Online training and Q&A session for journalists working in the field with infectious disease physician and researcher Jenell Stewart. Jenell authored The Everyday Projects COVID-19 Guide for Visual Journalists and provides a basic overview on COVID-19 transmission and safety tips for working in the field followed by a Q&A session with participants.
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The webinar includes discussion around:
- Understanding transmission — what droplet and contaminated surfaces mean
- How to prevent transmission on contaminated surfaces
- How to prevent transmission via droplet (with mask info)
- Categorizing assignments as low risk, medium risk, or high risk and what supplies you need to safely complete those assignments.
Related links:
everydayprojects.org/covid19-guide-for-visual-journalists
lensrentals.com/blog/2020/03/how-to-disinfect-camera-equipment-and-spaces/
Special thanks to the Institute for Nonprofit News & the Everyday Projects.