- How can coronavirus lockdowns end safely and effectively? - WHO briefing
A strategic, 'step-wise' approach will be essential when lifting lockdowns safely, according to the WHO
- WHO officials warn against magical thinking regarding lockdowns . . .
Lockdowns are not one-size-fits-all, nor a comprehensive solution for fighting coronavirus, the WHO cautioned
- Why lockdowns can halt the spread of COVID-19
The UK, US, EU and many other countries are currently in some degree of “lockdown,” with restaurants and bars, shops, schools and gyms closed, and citizens required, or at least strongly encouraged, to stay home to avoid catching or spreading COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus
- COVID lockdown is worlds biggest psychological experiment | World . . .
People in quarantine are likely to develop symptoms of psychological stress and disorder and the scale of the current COVID-19 lockdown is unprecendented
- 11 striking photos of the coronavirus pandemic from around the world
Streets and famous landmarks are deserted as cities go into lockdown Ballet dancer and performer Ashlee Montague dances in an empty Times Square in New York, which has become an epicentre of the disease
- COVID’s impact on education: Worst for the most vulnerable | World . . .
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the education of children – but the full scale is only just emerging Recovering the time lost must be a priority for all
- These locked-down cities are being reclaimed by animals
With much of the planet’s human population on lockdown, wildlife takes to the streets: goats in Wales, boar in Barcelona and hungry monkeys in Thailand
- Gaming boomed in lockdown and market value will reach $320bn | World . . .
Gaming is booming Millions turned to games during lockdowns, and growth in the market is expected to create a global industry worth $321 billion by 2026
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