As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, new technologies and collaborations are emerging to combat the spread of the virus. Apple and Google are teaming up to create a contact tracing system that uses Bluetooth signals to track interactions between people. Meanwhile, food banks are struggling to meet the surge in demand for food assistance, and drive-through testing facilities are becoming a lifeline for those in need. In the midst of this crisis, the importance of human connection and the strength of the human spirit are being celebrated through art and acts of kindness.
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