Through rain, snow, sleet, windstorms and even unexpected visits from wildlife, a dedicated trio of COVID-19 Corps healthcare workers are battling the pandemic—and the elements—in their native Alaska to provide COVID testing to the population of Anchorage and beyond.

While a number of existing CDC public health resources were accessible for people with some disabilities, there were others who needed guidance in different accessible formats including braille, American Sign Language, and simplified text or easy-to-read materials.

Meet the Regional Coordinators of the COVID-19 Corps, who guide staff through their work on the pandemic response across the U.S. and set them up for future success in the public-health field.

“We are the bearer of bad news, but if you can show compassion and let them know they're not alone, they really appreciate it,” says contact tracer Michelle Smith. “It’s not necessarily just about treating the symptoms but also the mental health part of it.”

Influencing the behavior of college students is tough under the best of circumstances. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you’ve got a much more challenging situation. That’s where young CDC Foundation staffers like Gabe Trotz, Jordan Mills and McKenna Deaton come in.

Meet three young associate laboratory microbiologists who have been inspired to join the fight against COVID on behalf of their loved ones and their communities. All now work at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with support from the CDC Foundation and TikTok.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indonesia, one of the greatest challenges was presenting a united healthcare response across 14,000 islands, 514 districts and 35 provinces. But as president of the Indonesia Epidemiological Association (PAEI), it was a challenge Dr. Hariadi Wibisono had faced before.

Public-health professionals in the Motor City are helping out their hometown and making a difference as part of the COVID-19 Corps—with support from the CDC Foundation and TikTok.