France imposed a curfew on Paris and other major cities, and other countries are taking similar steps as record caseloads fill hospitals and governments try to respond without lockdowns.
Tag: Shutdowns (Institutional)
Central Europe Suffers as Coronavirus Surges
The Czech Republic, with the highest transmission rate in Europe, closed schools, bars and restaurants. In some countries in Central Europe, there is a critical shortage of doctors and nurses.
Britain’s New Measures to Control Virus Inflame North-South Tensions
Boris Johnson campaigned on a promise to “level up” struggling northern areas, but his three-tier plan threatens to keep them in economically debilitating lockdowns.
As Virus Surges in Europe, Resistance to New Restrictions Also Grows
Public health officials say “pandemic fatigue” presents a real challenge to countries trying to enforce new measures meant to slow the virus while avoiding national lockdowns.
‘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.
As Cases Surge, Pandemic Restrictions Again Descend on Quebec
Politicians in Quebec and neighboring Ontario, Canada’s two most populous provinces, are blaming a rise in cases on people dropping their guard.
In France, Southerners Grumble at Coronavirus Restrictions From Up North
People are irate after the government ordered restaurants and bars closed in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, the only two cities in mainland France to face such measures.
The Rise of Child Labor in the Coronavirus Pandemic
With schools closed and families desperate for income, millions of children are being forced into work that is often dangerous, arduous and illegal.
As Covid-19 Closes Schools, the World’s Children Go to Work
Former students are taking illegal and often dangerous jobs in India and other developing countries, potentially rolling back years of progress in social mobility and public health.
Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic
The e-commerce giant had struggled to gain a foothold in a society that prefers to shop in person, with cash, but now Italians are hooked on online shopping.