Tag: Coronavirus

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in India

March 2020. The first case of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in India was reported on 30 January 2020, originating from China. As of 7 April 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have confirmed a total of 4,281 cases, 319 recoveries (including 1 migration) and 111 deaths in the country. Experts suggest the number… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in India

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in Nigeria

March 2020. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has a case count of fewer than 50 coronavirus cases. But what’s become increasingly clear is that low number is not because the country has been lucky or particularly effective with preventing the spread of the disease—it’s more likely because local authorities are simply not testing enough people.… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in Nigeria

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in Idlib

March 2020. The new enemy has not yet arrived in northern Syria, at least not officially. But fears that COVID-19 will also reach the Idlib region are on the rise. The new coronavirus is already in the country. “Only” five people are believed to be infected — at least, that’s all the Syrian Health Ministry… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in Idlib

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 8

March 2020. Boris Johnson is to address the UK on new measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, amid concerns people have been ignoring government advice. The UK has been under growing pressure to follow other countries by ordering the closure of more shops, and enforcing rules on social distancing. The PM will make a statement… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 8

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 7

March 2020. Letters are being sent telling 1.5 million people in England most at risk of coronavirus to stay at home. They will receive letters or text messages strongly advising them not to go out for 12 weeks to protect themselves, the government said. It comes as the PM asked the UK not to visit… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 7

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 6

March 2020. Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older, more vulnerable people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. The choices made by the young can be “the difference between life and death for someone else”, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Over 11,000 patients have… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 6

Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 5

March 2020. Dozens of London Underground stations are to be closed indefinitely amid a toughening of measures to try to slow the spread of coronavirus. Transport for London announced a series of changes late on Wednesday evening as it urged people in the capital not to travel if at all possible. “People should not be… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 5

Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus

March 2020. Hotels and offices will be converted into emergency safe spaces under a national action plan drawn up by Tony Blair’s former homelessness expert, to protect rough sleepers from coronavirus. Louise Casey, hired by Boris Johnson last month over the issue of homelessness, was scheduled to start her role after Easter but deepening disquiet… Continue reading Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus

Coronavirus Humour Part 1

During the second world war, I can imagine families in Britain would congregate around the piano or music box to keep themselves entertained. When they talk about the novel coronavirus in schools in years to come, I hope they give a mention to the content creators.I use the term content creators loosely, however. You see,… Continue reading Coronavirus Humour Part 1