St. Petersburg Librarians Share Fairy Tales Over Phone to Support Quarantined Kids
St. Petersburg librarians combat COVID-19 quarantine by sharing fairy tales over the phone, providing comfort and engagement for children and relief for parents.
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Italian Doctors Under Pressure Amid Over 110,574 COVID-19 Cases
Italy faces over 110,574 COVID-19 cases, overwhelming doctors like Dr. Silvia Ferri who share their frontline struggles.
Berlin’s Spring Amid Semi-Lockdown: Balancing Restrictions and Outdoor Freedom
Berlin navigates semi-lockdown with mixed compliance. While authorities enforce restrictions, residents enjoy spring outdoors. CGTN’s Evangelos Sipsas explores the city’s response.
Italy’s Rescuers Face Unprecedented Demands and Inner Struggles Post-COVID
Italian rescuers face a surge in first aid calls since COVID-19, balancing heightened demands with personal fears and unwavering dedication.
Brazilian Pharmacist Shields Family While Pioneering COVID-19 Testing
Gustavo Barra, a Brazilian pharmacist, developed effective COVID-19 tests and protects his family by avoiding close contact to set a positive example.
Hungary Launches Free App to Notify COVID-19 Contacts
A Hungarian web developer has launched VirusContact, a free app that uses Bluetooth to notify people of potential COVID-19 exposure, enhancing community health efforts.
China Assists UK in Battling COVID-19 with Expert Team and Supplies
China sends a team of 15 experts and vital medical supplies to the UK to aid in the fight against rising COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Struggles: Istanbul’s Small Businesses Battle Empty Streets
The coronavirus outbreak has left Istanbul’s small businesses struggling with fewer customers, forcing many to close or lay off employees amidst empty streets.
South Korea’s New COVID-19 Testing Booth Boosts Detection by 10x
Dr. Kim Sang-il’s new testing booth allows South Korean hospitals to detect COVID-19 patients tenfold faster, saving time and lives.
South Korea’s New COVID-19 Testing Booth Boosts Detection Efficiency
South Korea introduces the “single infection safety treatment booth,” a new COVID-19 testing method that increases detection efficiency tenfold, helping save time and lives.