On 20/3/20 6:26 am, Rebecca Firth wrote:
Hi everyone,
We've had a lot of requests from organisations (universities, company
volunteers) and individuals looking to host virtual mapathons in light
of Covid-19, and we're wondering if anyone on this list might be keen
to help them out? It should be reasonably simple; dial into the
mapathon, give an introduction to why maps are needed, and a
demonstration of mapping in iD, then stick around to answer any
questions mappers might have. If you're interested to help out, send
me a note :)
In what way would mapping in OSM help with the COVID?
In my country you phone and get assessed, if required you get directed
to a testing station. The testing station is temporary and may move
rapidly. Testing stations do not want to attract those who have not been
through the assessment procedure, so they don not want to be mapped.
No point in mapping pharmacies/chemists as there is no anti virus.
Mapping hospitals and Doctors? They don't want people showing up who
think they may have COVID without prior phone contact. See the above
about testing stations.
Now what are you going to map to aid COVID??? Having a 'mapathon' were
people are in close proximity to one another may certain aid the
propagation of COVID rather than hinder it.
Please list what you are thinking of adding to the map ...
And think about unnecessary personal contact. Social distancing should
be the first consideration for COVID.
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