He caught a break this week, flustering his Labour opponent in Parliament and glorying in British researchers’ discovery of an effective treatment drug against Covid-19 symptoms.
Tag: Coronavirus Reopenings
Beijing’s Partial Lockdown a Sign of the World’s New Normal
China’s capital canceled flights and shut schools as a new coronavirus outbreak raised fears of a broader contagion. The city’s experience points to what other countries including the United States face as they reopen their economies.
Europe Rolls Out Contact Tracing Apps, With Hope and Trepidation
Italy and Germany activated apps this week as tools to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections, fueling a debate about privacy rights.
Retail Sales Rise by 17.7 Percent
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Outbreak in Beijing, China’s Capital, Alarms Officials
Disease experts said limited bursts of infections were likely to become part of the “new normal” for China.
Pakistan’s Lockdown Ended a Month Ago. Now Hospital Signs Read ‘Full.’
Medical workers are falling ill in Pakistan at alarming rates as the country registers at least 100,000 new coronavirus cases since the lockdown was lifted.
A Stimulus Backlash Delivers a Global Warning: Value Female Workers
Australia is pouring millions into the male-dominated construction industry while ending free child care. Critics say that is illogical and reflects sexist biases.
How Much Longer Will the Border Stay Shut?
The March 21 closure of the Canada-U. S. border has led to a drastic downturn in traffic and speculation about what will happen when the shutdown is set to expire.
A Return to Dining and Restaurants in Australia
I have always loved restaurants, but the last few months have shown me how much they act as a respite from the grind of daily life.
Counting the Days Under Virus Lockdown by the Length of Trudeau’s Hair
Justin Trudeau’s hair has long been a subject of fascination, ridicule and adulation in Canada. But three months into the coronavirus pandemic, commentary on his mane has become a national sport.