Rising COVID-19 Cases Push Taiwan Region to Level-Three Alert
Taiwan region elevates to level-three COVID-19 alert amid a sixth consecutive day of rising cases, leading to school closures and take-away only restaurants.
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UK Museums Reopen with New Safety Measures Amid COVID-19
UK museums, including London’s Natural History Museum, are reopening with restricted visitor numbers and new safety measures to ensure public health amid COVID-19.
COVID-19 Sparks Surge in Medical School Applications Globally
The COVID-19 pandemic elevated healthcare workers to hero status, inspiring a significant increase in medical and public health school applications worldwide.
US Opens COVID-19 Vaccines to Everyone 16+; Now Targeting Vaccine Hesitancy
US has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone aged 16 and above, making it easier for those willing to get vaccinated. The next challenge is addressing vaccine hesitancy among young people.
Rio’s Frontline Heroes: Police Battle COVID-19 Amid Overwhelmed Hospitals
Rio de Janeiro’s police launch a massive effort to enforce COVID-19 measures as hospitals face overwhelming strain from the pandemic.
Brazil’s COVID-19 Crisis: Experts Warn of ‘Unimaginable Loss of Lives’
Brazil faces a devastating COVID-19 crisis with over 360,000 deaths and a slow vaccine rollout, as experts warn of an ‘unimaginable loss of lives’ without immediate government action.
Thousands of Paris Police Enforce Third COVID-19 Lockdown
Paris deploys thousands of police officers to enforce a third COVID-19 lockdown amid rising cases and hospitalizations, aiming to contain the virus and protect public health.
French Healthcare Workers Overwhelmed by New COVID-19 Surge
France grapples with a new COVID-19 surge, overwhelming healthcare workers. New presidential restrictions are set to curb the virus—can they succeed?
COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies Childhood Obesity Crisis
COVID-19 has exacerbated the childhood obesity crisis, with over 13 million children affected due to disrupted routines and limited access to healthy meals, warns health experts.
Spring Spurs Concerns Over a Potential Fourth Wave of COVID-19 in the U.S.
With the U.S. nearing 30 million COVID-19 cases and spring bringing warmer weather, experts warn of a potential fourth wave driven by variants and pandemic fatigue despite ongoing vaccine efforts.