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Sweden’s hands-off approach to fighting coronavirus

Sweden’s hands-off approach to fighting coronavirus

Although the government of Sweden has advised its citizens to practice social distancing, work from home if possible and pay special attention to protecting the elderly during the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, it has yet to implement stricter controls as seen in other countries around the world. Thus far, Sweden

Life during coronavirus: Impact on mental health

Life during coronavirus: Impact on mental health

As of March 28, 2020, new coronavirus cases have passed 663,000. While this is a global virus, some countries have been hit harder than others. The United States currently has the most confirmed cases, while Spain and Italy have seen the most deaths, with 5,982 and 10,023.

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

While Tunisia and Rwanda also took similar measures, South Africa has begun a three-week lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV), which took effect at midnight on March 26. Workers have been advised to work from home, except those who are involved in essential services such as

Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm New York hospitals

Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm New York hospitals

The surge in coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing the COVID-19 disease, patients in the United States has begun to put a strain on public healthcare. Public health experts in the US have previously warned that medical professionals would be forced to ration care and decide on which patients get a

Bolsonaro urges Brazilians to return to work, plays down coronavirus threat

Bolsonaro urges Brazilians to return to work, plays down coronavirus threat

Brazillian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly called on the public to return to work despite the rise of coronavirus cases in the country. “The virus arrived, we are confronting it, and it will pass shortly. Our lives have to continue, jobs should be maintained,” Bolsonaro said on March 23 in

Italy’s coronavirus infection rate seemingly slows while death toll climbs

Italy’s coronavirus infection rate seemingly slows while death toll climbs

Italy reported 743 deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), on March 24, recording its second-highest daily record since the beginning of the outbreak in the country. A total of 69,176 cases and 6,820 deaths have been reported in Italy so far, with most

Lack of clean water is a greater threat than coronavirus epidemic, UN warns

Lack of clean water is a greater threat than coronavirus epidemic, UN warns

The United Nations (UN) and water charities have warned that there is a greater risk facing humanity than the current coronavirus pandemic — lack of access to clean drinking water. The UN World Water Development Report, published on March 22 to coincide with World Water Day, details the chronic underfunding of