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Corona Helper

1 pointsby LouisRoRabout 5 years ago
Hello all,<p>Lots of people are having problems due to the corona virus. There are lots of people who are willing to help and are attempting to organise on makeshift facebook groups. I was hoping that something could be done to connect them more efficiently so we can all get through Corona.<p>Here is an idea for an app:<p>* On one side a user can post their need (such as: I am out of pasta&#x2F;nappies and there are none in the store. Could someone check on my grandma, I have a burst pipe but there is no one around to help) along with their location. * On the other side people who are willing to help can post their location and info such if they have a car or extra supplies * Both users will post if they have been exposed to Corona or not. (this could go on for 12-18 months so people can show if they already have immunity etc) * The users can message each other. * This can be implemented worldwide using post codes&#x2F;zip codes etc. * Some things like safeguarding and protecting vulnerable people from exploitation will need to be worked out - but I&#x27;m sure solutions can be found.<p>To build this we will need: * Backend Developers (Python&#x2F;Ruby etc) * Frontend (Javascript) * iOS developers * Android * UX * DevOps * A project manager * Anyone else with skills they can bring to the table.<p>I&#x27;ve set up a discord server https:&#x2F;&#x2F;discord.gg&#x2F;YQgZvfr - please join if you have some time to spare and would like to help.<p>(if you could upvote and comment on this post to keep it bumped it would be most appreciated).

2 comments

gus_massaabout 5 years ago
How is this different from Craigslist and other similar sites?<p>&gt; <i>I have a burst pipe but there is no one around to help</i><p>In that case you should hire a plumber, the plumber needs money to live too. Probably s&#x2F;he is working less because non-emergency repairs are getting canceled. (One of my friends just delayed repainting the house for later.)<p>&gt; <i>(if you could upvote and comment on this post to keep it bumped it would be most appreciated).</i><p>Asking for upvotes is discouraged here, and usually make user flag the post instead.
anjraiabout 5 years ago
Just launched <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;mycoronahelper.com" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;mycoronahelper.com</a>