Whether it’s a matter of faulty detection, climatic factors or simple fluke, the remarkably low rate of coronavirus infection in African countries, with their fragile health systems, continues to puzzle – and worry – experts.
With No Confirmed Cases of COVID-19, Mozambique Prepares for Looming Outbreak
A lot of misinformation circulates on social networks
A lot of misinformation circulates on social networks
India Stays Home for 14 Hours in the Fight Against COVID-19
Millions of Indians stayed at home on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an unprecedented Janta Curfew (peoples’ curfew) from 7am to 9pm to reduce the risk of spreading the potentially fatal COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Millions of Indians stayed at home on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an unprecedented Janta Curfew (peoples’ curfew) from 7am to 9pm to reduce the risk of spreading the potentially fatal COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
A Brazilian Funk DJ Was Sentenced to Prison, but Many Believe His Musical Genre Made Him a Target
Rennan da Penha, 24, is a Brazilian funk DJ and the founder of what is arguably Rio de Janeiro's largest funk party.
Rennan da Penha, 24, is a Brazilian funk DJ and the founder of what is arguably Rio de Janeiro’s largest funk party.
An Italian National Is the Index Case Patient of COVID-19 Disease in Nigeria
The “patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms..."
The “patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms…”
Pakistan Claims COVID-19 Under Control Amidst Rising Figures
The numbers of cases will rise sharply without effective intervention
The numbers of cases will rise sharply without effective intervention
China Government Spokesperson Suggests on Twitter That COVID-19 May Have Originated in the United States
In a tweet posted on Friday, March 13, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian implied that the United States Army might have brought the novel coronavirus to China.
In a tweet posted on Friday, March 13, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian implied that the United States Army might have brought the novel coronavirus to China.
Croatia’s Earthquake Risk Disrupting Partial Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
A series of tremors hit the Croatian capital Zagreb on early Sunday morning on March 22, leaving at least 27 people injured, one critically, and widespread damage to old buildings in the historic center.
A series of tremors hit the Croatian capital Zagreb on early Sunday morning on March 22, leaving at least 27 people injured, one critically, and widespread damage to old buildings in the historic center.
Armenia: Bar Targeted by Suspected Nationalists in Arson Attack
It took the police 12 hours (!) To finally show up and take the matters seriously.
It took the police 12 hours (!) To finally show up and take the matters seriously.
Burundi: Scribble on the President’s Picture — Go to Jail
Six students were detained on Tuesday, March 12, in Kirundo province in northeast Burundi for scribbling on pictures of President Pierre Nkurunziza in five textbooks. The students were accused of “insulting the head of state.”
Six students were detained on Tuesday, March 12, in Kirundo province in northeast Burundi for scribbling on pictures of President Pierre Nkurunziza in five textbooks. The students were accused of “insulting the head of state.”
Caribbean Tourism Threatened by the Region’s First Cases of COVID-19
As island nations impose stiff regulations, regional tourism is affected
As island nations impose stiff regulations, regional tourism is affected
Combating ‘Fake News’ in the Time of COVID-19 in Myanmar
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in China’s Hubei province, social media has spawned countless fake news stories and hoaxes in Myanmar, including promises of false cures that have caused panic among the public.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in China’s Hubei province, social media has spawned countless fake news stories and hoaxes in Myanmar, including promises of false cures that have caused panic among the public.
Nigeria Enforces Travel Bans Amid Sloppy Management of COVID-19 Cases
Travel ban on 13 countries with over 1,000 cases of COVID-19
Travel ban on 13 countries with over 1,000 cases of COVID-19
How Chinese Social Media Platforms Control Information on COVID-19
New research shows China's web censors have blocked 516 coronavirus-related keywords
New research shows China’s web censors have blocked 516 coronavirus-related keywords
Classified Data Shows That China’s Official Figure of Zero Domestic COVID-19 Cases Excludes Asymptomatic Carriers
The idea that the Chinese government had excluded asymptomatic cases from the official announcements has been circulating on social media networks such as WeChat for more than two weeks, as many people noticed that the on-the-ground figures of confirmed cases were different from the official figures.
The idea that the Chinese government had excluded asymptomatic cases from the official announcements has been circulating on social media networks such as WeChat for more than two weeks, as many people noticed that the on-the-ground figures of confirmed cases were different from the official figures.
Battered by Criticism, Abe Government Scrambles to Save Japan From COVID-19
Japan has 'three months to decide the fate of the Olympics'
Japan has ‘three months to decide the fate of the Olympics’