With only 5 percent of the country’s adults vaccinated, Mozambique took the precaution amid fears of a renewed spread of the coronavirus.
Tag: Shutdowns (Institutional)
China Power Outages Close Factories and Threaten Growth
High demand and soaring energy prices have forced some factories to shut down, adding further problems for already snarled global supply chains.
Has Covid Cost Australia Its Love for Freedom?
Half the country is locked down, and its borders remain closed. But most Australians are willing to make these sacrifices in pursuit of a collective freedom from fear of the virus.
Why I Will Miss the Melbourne Star (No Joke)
A tribute to our Star-crossed landmark.
Covid Disrupts Education Across South Asia, U.N. Says
A UNICEF report warned that the pandemic had forced a premature transition to remote learning in a region where many lack reliable internet access.
Kentucky Schools Struggle With Coronavirus Outbreaks
The state has reached its highest levels of cases and hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic.
Nando’s, a Chicken Chain Beloved in Britain, Struggles With Poultry Shortage
The restaurant has beguiled British palates for almost three decades. But a recent chicken shortage saw almost 50 stores temporarily close this last week.
What a U.K. Staycation Looks Like in a Pandemic
The classic summer holiday to Europe has been replaced by a trip to the shores of England, where business is good but owners struggle with worker shortages and Covid restrictions.
New South Wales Enters Lockdown as Sydney Outbreak Spreads
Premier Gladys Berejiklian called the case numbers in New South Wales, now at the highest daily level since the pandemic began, “extremely concerning.”
For Toronto Care Home Residents, Freedom After Nearly a Year in Lockdown
“This is more fun than I’ve had in a year.” In June, a long-term-care home resident experienced the joy of the outside world after nearly a year locked indoors because of coronavirus restrictions.