Myss Keta, the mysterious Queen of the Milan Night and an authority on life behind the surgical veil, was on the brink of celebrity. Now, everyone looks like her.
Tag: Masks
‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ May Not Work in a Time of Pandemic
Eighty years after Londoners rallied in the face of the deadly German Blitz, many are flouting the rules aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
How to Identify the Different Symptoms of the Flu and Covid-19
With fears of a “twindemic” in the United States this fall, here’s a guide to understanding what’s making you feel terrible.
World Reacts to Trump’s Coronavirus Infection With Shock and Unease
Beyond the barbs are worries about the U.S. election, and the broader state of the nation: ‘We really need the United States to be in good shape at the moment.’
As Europe’s Coronavirus Cases Rise, So Do Voices Crying Hoax
As health officials warn of a second major wave, growing numbers of people are dismissing the threat as media hype and sometimes embracing conspiracy theories.
Japan Is Paying Firms to Make Things at Home. But China’s Pull Is Still Strong.
Japan is attempting a delicate balancing act as the pandemic has underlined the risks of the world’s economic reliance on Beijing.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Activist for Violating 2019 Mask Ban
Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most visible pro-democracy activists, suggested that the authorities had political motives for charging him, at a time when the coronavirus has made mask-wearing ubiquitous.
On the Greek Island of Chios, Covid-19 is Everyone’s Business
When someone tests positive in a small, close-knit community on a Greek island, privacy is the first thing to go.
Europe Is Learning to Live With the Coronavirus, Even as Cases Rise
Protections like wearing masks, which have proved divisive in the United States, are now widespread on the continent, helping people get on with their lives with calculated risk.
Between the Pandemic and the President: Mexico City Mayor’s Balancing Act
As the first woman and Jewish person elected to lead the capital, Claudia Sheinbaum needs the president’s support. But how close can she remain to a man who has downplayed the pandemic?