Mindy Lok

journalism student @Cronkite_ASU '23 • @kiterocket intern • formerly: dig content producer @asuhealth, biztech reporter @statepress • she/her

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

Hi! I'm conducting a survey about the skin care brand CeraVe. I'd like to hear from people who are familiar with skin care and beauty influencers. Here is the link to my 10-minute survey: https://t.co/mv0CeyAhGK
It will be kept anonymous and used for class purposes only. Ty!

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

“Health promotion requires that we do whatever it takes to help people stay healthy and so if mandates are what would make them stay healthy, then I’m all for it,” said Nurse Practitioner Judith Ochieng.

#JMC305 #COVID19 #mandates

Read more⤵️ https://t.co/uXhCAnPoOF

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

ER physician Jonathan Graff said that research will play an important role in combatting future surges in COVID cases, however publishing bias poses as an obstacle.📊📒

#JMC305 #COVID19

Read the story📝 https://t.co/uXhCAnPoOF

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

More sustainable methods for regular COVID-19 testing in many multigenerational households where there are more than 8 people are needed.

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

There are 13 FDA-approved at-home COVID tests and it takes 1-2 months for the FDA to approve a test which is a long time, said biomedical diagnostics expert Mara Aspinall.

The slow approval process means a scarce supply of tests. #JMC305 #COVID19

Read➡️https://t.co/YWE5JRGTMV

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

Aspinall is also part of The Rockefellers Foundation’s Project Access COVID Tests (ACT), which aims to get at-home tests in the hands of those at higher risk of contracting the disease in underserved and rural communities. #JMC305 #COVID19

Learn more👉https://t.co/YWE5JRGTMV

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

Since the starts of the pandemic, at least 1 in 4 Arizona residents have been infected with COVID with over 2,000,000 reported cases and over 29,600 deaths.

Here are some other trends we found📝👉 https://t.co/rzQjnzdp7R

#JMC305 #COVID19

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

Did you know that 61% of Arizona residents are fully vaccinated while 71% have at least received one dose? 💉

Here are some more statistics on COVID cases and vaccination numbers in Arizona. 📊📈➡️https://t.co/rzQjnzdp7R

#JMC305 #covidvaccines #COVID19

[State Press Magazine @statepressmag]

The Best of ASU Issue is available now on newsstands and online at the link in our bio.

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

While search engine optimization can be useful for publishers, the most effective way of building a loyal readership is social media optimization. People are more interested in stories shared by their friends over an algorithm.

#JMC305

Learn more 👉https://t.co/7Y0mGrlgOs

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

I recently spoke with biomedical diagnostics expert Mara Aspinall about some initiatives she is working on to increase accessibility to COVID testing for my upcoming story. Really excited to share her insight on testing equity.

#JMC305 #COVID19 #Mandates #covidtest

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

the on-campus food pantry Devil's Depot is working together with @DoorDash and @StarshipRobots to help deliver food to students living on and off campus
read more about these innovative programs 🚗💨⤵️

[The State Press @statepress]

The partnerships aim to help address access to free food on the Tempe campus. https://t.co/ApmVmaDOfT

[The State Press @statepress]

Three students aim to create a community and bring networking resources for Indigenous students again after the club disbanded four years ago. https://t.co/8FnSNvX3k0

[The State Press @statepress]

'It's not just a service': On-demand app ClipDart brings hairstylists who are experienced with textured hair to students, minorities and communities in need.
https://t.co/zQf5z4zGkz

[The State Press @statepress]

Some students say Gender Inclusive Housing issues persist two years after Rainbow Coalition, Barrett LGBTQ+ Club started a petition to change the process.
https://t.co/q6QhlQcilD

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

@heisey_skylar and I spoke with healthcare workers about the challenges they faced during the surge in covid cases earlier this year and their thoughts about mandates and other preventative measures for future surges. More to come!

#JMC305 #COVID19 #covidvariant #Mandates

[The State Press @statepress]

At a student forum, President Crow answered questions about the tuition proposal and support for international students. https://t.co/WCc7fpG2lA

[State Press Magazine @statepressmag]

Once a fruitful endeavor that united the University, ASU's campus harvests have undergone massive changes.
https://t.co/i4YKdgyt7I

[State Press Magazine @statepressmag]

Young adults now dominate the complex and evolving world of online dating.
https://t.co/nF8kLRo5gL

[Mindy Lok @minn_lk]

Will be posting more on a group project and story @heisey_skylar and I are working on about Omicron and COVID-19 regulations in AZ in the coming weeks, follow to stay up to date!🤗

#JMC305 #COVID19 #covidvariant #mandates