COVID Grief Transformed: Mexico Artist Crafts Memorial Teddy Bears from Loved Ones’ Clothes
Mexican artist Erendira Guerrero stitches teddy bears from COVID-19 victims’ clothes, offering solace to grieving families through personalized memorials.
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U.S. Faces Deadliest COVID Surge Amid Holiday Gatherings
The U.S. recorded over 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths amid its deadliest pandemic week, with hospitals overwhelmed by post-holiday case surges.
2020 Reflections: Finding Light in a Year of Loss
U.S. vlogger Lao Zhang reflects on 2020’s challenges—loss, distrust, misinformation—and the warmth of family amid global turmoil.
Mexico City Extends Highest COVID Alert as Hospitals Near Capacity
Mexico City maintains its highest COVID-19 alert level as hospitals face overflow, with restrictions extended for at least another week amid rising cases.
London Hits COVID-19 Crisis: 1 in 30 Residents Infected, Hospitals Strained
Mayor Sadiq Khan warns London faces a COVID-19 crisis with 1 in 30 residents infected, risking hospital capacity.
Latin American Hospitals Strained as COVID-19 Surges, Vaccines Offer Hope
Peru and Bolivia face critical hospital capacity shortages amid a second COVID-19 wave, while vaccination campaigns ramp up with Chinese-developed vaccines.
Rio Favela’s Resilient Response to COVID-19 Inspires Global Communities
In Rio’s Santa Marta favela, community leader Thiago Firmino spearheaded grassroots efforts to combat COVID-19 through PPE distribution and meal programs, showcasing resilience and unity in crisis.
From Survivor to Savior: Psychologist’s Inspiring 2020 Journey Defying Cancer
A psychologist’s journey from surviving a car accident to mentoring a cancer patient in the same hospital highlights 2020’s spirit of resilience and human connection.
Lyon Woman Feeds Homeless During COVID-19 Lockdown: A 2020 Story
A Lyon kindergarten assistant’s inspiring journey to support homeless communities during France’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Love and Resilience: A Serbian Couple’s COVID-19 Survival Story
A Serbian programmer’s COVID-19 battle and his partner’s unwavering support reveal universal lessons about love and resilience during historic crises.