<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi there,</div><div><br></div><div>Just for the avoidance of doubt, the mapathons will be <b>virtual </b>and they will be contributing to existing tasks on the Tasking Manager, not making new ones! Thanks a lot to the people who have already volunteered. If anyone else wants to get involved, please send me a note!</div><div><br></div><div>Happy Friday all,</div><div><br></div><div>Rebecca<br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 7:40 AM john whelan <<a href="mailto:jwhelan0112@gmail.com">jwhelan0112@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">The other part of this is you are most vulnerable if you have an underlying condition. So having a flu shot etc helps.<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I think we can expect a vaccine within a year so knowing where the villages are and how to get there even by motorcycle or bike will be helpful.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Cheerio John</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 1:12 AM Warin, <<a href="mailto:61sundowner@gmail.com" target="_blank">61sundowner@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<div>On 20/3/20 4:08 pm, Jess Beutler wrote:<br>
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<div>I believe there is a misunderstanding of the request being
made. As many individuals are stuck at home, there are people
and organizations requesting <b>virtual</b> mapathons so that
those at home can keep busy and socialize online while also
supporting a good cause. </div>
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<div>And the purpose is not necessarily to map resources related
to the COVID-19 response, but one of the several active tasks
available. We are all rather consumed by the COVID response at
the moment but there are still disasters and issues around the
world that require our support. </div>
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<div>I hope that helps clarify the message!</div>
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<div>Happy Mapping, <br>
Jess</div>
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<p>Thanks Jess. </p>
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<div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 5:51
PM Warin <<a href="mailto:61sundowner@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">61sundowner@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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20/3/20 6:26 am, Rebecca Firth wrote:<br>
> Hi everyone,<br>
><br>
> We've had a lot of requests from organisations
(universities, company <br>
> volunteers) and individuals looking to host virtual
mapathons in light <br>
> of Covid-19, and we're wondering if anyone on this list
might be keen <br>
> to help them out? It should be reasonably simple; dial
into the <br>
> mapathon, give an introduction to why maps are needed,
and a <br>
> demonstration of mapping in iD, then stick around to
answer any <br>
> questions mappers might have. If you're interested to
help out, send <br>
> me a note :)<br>
><br>
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In what way would mapping in OSM help with the COVID?<br>
<br>
<br>
In my country you phone and get assessed, if required you get
directed <br>
to a testing station. The testing station is temporary and may
move <br>
rapidly. Testing stations do not want to attract those who
have not been <br>
through the assessment procedure, so they don not want to be
mapped.<br>
<br>
No point in mapping pharmacies/chemists as there is no anti
virus.<br>
<br>
Mapping hospitals and Doctors? They don't want people showing
up who <br>
think they may have COVID without prior phone contact. See the
above <br>
about testing stations.<br>
<br>
<br>
Now what are you going to map to aid COVID??? Having a
'mapathon' were <br>
people are in close proximity to one another may certain aid
the <br>
propagation of COVID rather than hinder it.<br>
<br>
<br>
Please list what you are thinking of adding to the map ...<br>
<br>
And think about unnecessary personal contact. Social
distancing should <br>
be the first consideration for COVID.<br>
<br>
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