High cost of locusts: East Africa braces for season III of outbreak
East Africa is bracing for a third outbreak of desert locusts, with billions of the destructive insects about to hatch and threaten food supplies in a region already … source
‘World War Z’ Author: COVID-19 Response Shows U.S. Has Lost The ‘Gut Terror’ Of Germs
The COVID-19 pandemic might be a few steps removed from the apocalypses depicted in popular fiction, but storytellers can play a vital role in helping people understand the very real…
How to safely grocery shop during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many people are preparing for Easter meals ahead of the holiday long weekend, which means a trip to the grocery store. With physical distancing implemented … source
A secret weapon: Turkey battles COVID-19 pandemic… with eau de Cologne!
Ali is less than 65 years old, he isn’t affected by the confinement measures in Turkey. So he got to keep working. To protect himself from the virus, he uses…
Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online – BBC News
British firms and individuals have lost more than £1.86m to coronavirus-related fraud since the crisis began, police have revealed – most of that to bogus … source
Coronavirus: More health myths to ignore – BBC News
Lemon juice, mosquito bites and blood donations? Reality Check’s Chris Morris tackles more myths about coronavirus that are being shared online. Please … source
COVID-19: Trudeau gives details on wage subsidies, loan programs for businesses | Special coverage
Businesses and non-profit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30 per cent in revenue due to COVID-19 will qualify for the government’s 75 per cent wage … source
Small, outdoor gatherings key to limiting coronavirus risk this 4th of July, experts say
“Any activity that you do is going to have some risk.” July 3, 2020, 12:22 PM 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article In the days leading…
Black And Asian Americans Have Experienced More Racism Due To COVID-19: New Survey
Black and Asian Americans have both reported experiencing more racism because of the COVID-19 pandemic and worry about wearing a mask because it might make them a target, according to…
COVID-19: Malaysia extends lockdown to April 14
Malaysia’s lockdown has been extended for another two weeks, until April 14. The number of COVID-19 cases in the country more than doubled over the past … source