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Tag: Quarantines
Italians Find ‘a Moment of Joy in This Moment of Anxiety’
Under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, song breaks out from rooftops, balconies and windows.
Protests, Coronavirus and a Baby on the Way
A New York Times journalist reflects on the experience of expecting a child while covering Hong Kong’s recent unrest.
At the Iranian Border, Iraqis Try to Keep a Virus From Entering
Iran has one of the world’s largest concentrations of the coronavirus. Iraq has had few cases, and wants to keep it that way. Things can get testy.
How Far Can Canada Go to Slow Spread of the New Coronavirus?
In this week’s Canada Letter, we speak with an expert on public health law about the government’s powers in an extraordinary time.
Spain Becomes Latest Epicenter of Coronavirus After a Faltering Response
The government declared a state of emergency Friday, days after it allowed mass gatherings in the capital and cases jumped to 4,200.
Fears Rise for World Leaders as Officials Test Positive for Virus
The global pandemic has reached into the circles of political elites around the world, as their top aides, ministers and even a spouse test positive for the coronavirus.
Mapping the Social Network of Coronavirus
To slow the virus, Alessandro Vespignani and other analysts are racing to model the behavior of its human host.
Italy’s Health Care System Groans Under Coronavirus — a Warning to the World
In less than three weeks, the virus has overloaded hospitals in northern Italy, offering a glimpse of what countries face if they cannot slow the contagion.
Chaos in Europe, and Anger, Over U.S. Travel Ban to Curb Coronavirus
European leaders denounced President Trump’s decision to block most visitors from the Continent for 30 days. Travelers scrambled to reach the United States before the ban takes effect.