Global
Iceland reopens; Singapore says zero infections in top three colleges; Bolivia postpones elections due to COVID rate rise
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Iceland Iceland has raised the number of people allowed to gather together from 10 to 20,...
Global
South Africa bans alcohol (again) as COVID cases spike; Israel bolts ahead in race to inoculate; world’s largest vaccine maker dedicates supply to developing countries
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
South Africa South African president Cyril Ramaphosa banned the sale of alcohol — again — following...
Texas
How folklórico took over Texas
High schools compete in the dancing style and the best dancers find themselves recruited like all-star football players.
It’s as much a religion in Texas as cheerleading and has the attention to detail of...
Global
Swedish king critical of country’s COVID response; Albania protests; UK lockdown treasures.
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Sweden While Sweden’s monarch usually abstains from getting involved in politics or potentially divisive issues, King...
Global
COVID on a cruise to nowhere; Philippines won’t cane social distance violators
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Singapore Royal Caribbean introduced its “cruises to nowhere” as a way to revive the cruising industry...
Especially in a year when so many of us can’t see family, holidays and holiday shopping...
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Global
North Korea tightens restrictions; Fire in Indian COVID hospital; Korea bans end-of-year parties
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Since March we’ve been tracking the coronavirus pandemic around the globe, and while we’ve seen some...
Global
Japan’s robot covid police; infection rates rise in Russia; Nunavut no longer COVID-free
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Japan A robot that is being trialed in a store in Osaka, Japan, this month identifies...
Global
Mink cull ordered in Denmark due to coronavirus mutation; Naples hospital gives oxygen to COVID patients in their cars
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Denmark The Danish government ordered all farmed minks to be culled after scientific evidence showed a...
Global
Slovakian PM introduces nationwide testing; Australia’s day without COVID; Bolsonaro’s views on lockdown
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Slovakia More than 3.6 million people in the Slovakia were tested for the coronavirus. The move...
Global
Nigeria #EndSARS protestors urged to stay at home due to pandemic; Belgium army deployed to assist in COVID-19 fight.
A look at how COVID-19 is impacting life around the world.
Nigeria Feminist Coalition, a Nigerian nonprofit that spearheaded support for the #EndSARS campaign against police brutality...
