- 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
- 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
- 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
- Two years of COVID-19: Key milestones in the pandemic
Two years after the first case of COVID-19 was reported, these are some of the key milestones in the global spread of - and response to - the coronavirus pandemic
- What we need to be prepared for the next pandemic | World Economic Forum
The world needs to be better prepared to tackle a future pandemic, Kate Kelland of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, tells Radio Davos By mapping viruses with the potential to become the next pandemic, the global health community and governments can be more responsive the next time Global collaboration and adequate funding are needed to improve pandemic preparedness and
- In pictures: High noon during COVID-19 lockdown
Nearly 3 billion people worldwide are under some form of COVID-19 lockdown and it has transformed the way the world's landscapes look
- How to stay socially connected as lockdown returns
In these moments of lockdown and isolation, staying connected to friends and family can be challenging However, maintaining these relationships virtually is vital for our wellbeing, as virtual interactions can stimulate similar responses to real-world interactions
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