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Nurses in Brazil help isolated patients fight Covid-19 with warm latex gloves | South China Morning Post
Two nurses in São Carlos city in Brazil’s state of São Paulo have come up with a new way to help isolated patients fight Covid-19: latex gloves filled with warm water. They are known as “little hands of love” among health care workers who say the warm latex gloves provide emotional support at the same time they incr…
South Korea braces for possible fourth coronavirus wave amid slow vaccination drive | South China Morning Post
South Korea recorded 532 new coronavirus cases on April 18, 2021, the first time in six days the number fell below 600. But health authorities warned of a possible fourth wave and tougher Covid-19 restrictions if infections do not slow down fast enough. Meanwhile, the country noted for containing the coronavirus ste…
Trip.com CEO positive about travel industry outlook ahead of Hong Kong listing | South China Morning Post
The Shanghai-based travel company Trip.com has priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at HK$268, a two per cent discount to its New York closing price overnight. The listing aims to raise about US$1.1 billion. The 17-year-old firm, which operates booking sites such as Ctrip.com, Skyscanner and Qunar, is bettin…
Global Covid-19 death toll passes 3 million mark | South China Morning Post
Global Covid-19 deaths have reached a grim milestone, surpassing the 3 million mark on April 17, 2021. The United States, Brazil and Mexico are the top three countries with the highest number of virus-related deaths.
How 'Vaccine Fairies' Help Americans Book Appointments
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· Matt Dibble
One bed, two patients: India’s hospitals overwhelmed by rising Covid-19 infections | South China Morning Post
The Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital in New Delhi, one of India’s largest hospitals that only treats coronavirus cases, is so overwhelmed by Covid-19 cases that patients are being placed two to a bed. India had reported record-high cases of more than 200,000 new infections on April 16, 2021, as the country con…
Zimbabwe Reports Major Rise in Teen Pregnancies During Pandemic
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· Columbus Mavhunga
Pandemic Will Pose Significant Global Threat for Years, US Intel Chief Warns
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· Katherine Gypson
VOA60 World- Indian health workers race to vaccinate the vulnerable amid second COVID wave
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US Suspends Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Rare Complications
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· Patsy Widakuswara
Muslims worldwide navigate Covid-19 restrictions at the start of holy month of Ramadan | South China Morning Post
Muslims embarked on the first day of Ramadan on April 13, 2021, an Islamic festival that lies on the ninth month of the lunar calendar. During the holy month, worshippers traditionally congregate for prayers, gather around festive meals to break their day-long fast and exchange visits. But in the second year of the …
Japan’s plan to release radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea sparks outrage | South China Morning Post
The Japanese government has decided to release treated radioactive water accumulating at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the decision on April 13, 2021, after having assessed there will be no negative impact on human health or the environment. …
Covid-19 pandemic ‘long way from over’ says WHO, as global infections continue to grow | South China Morning Post
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on April 12, 2021, that the coronavirus pandemic is “a long way from over”. He said the UN health agency is seeing global infections growing exponentially in India, Argentina, France and other countries.
‘If you want me to die early, you must pray harder’, says Duterte on speculation about his health | South China Morning Post
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attended a meeting in the capital Manila on April 12, 2021, appearing in public for the first time in two weeks. His absence prompted speculation about the health of the 76-year-old who has not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19. On the same day, Duterte delivered his pre-recor…
Tattoos help Vietnamese women heal from physical and emotional trauma | South China Morning Post
Inside a tiny flat in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, middle-aged women are lining up for appointments with tattoo artist Ngoc Like. Many of her customers, who have had their lives upended by divorce, illness or other mental or physical trauma, are searching for healing through skin art – which is still considered tab…
China considers mixing Covid-19 vaccine types to boost effectiveness | South China Morning Post
Chinese health authorities say they are exploring ways to increase the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines made in the country, including possibly mixing different types of shots. Director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Gao Fu said on April 10, 2021, that Beijing is also studying changes in the i…
Hong Kong’s new pop-up luxury picnic service sees business opportunity during Covid-19 pandemic | South China Morning Post
Karen Wong set up an online business, which started in the US and Australia, providing a luxury pop-up picnic service. Spotting a new business opportunity during the Covid-19 pandemic, Wong brought the idea back to Hong Kong from Perth in October 2020. The business the 25-year-old launched with two partners offers a…
Brazil sets new daily record for Covid-19 deaths as President Jair Bolsonaro rejects lockdown | South China Morning Post
Brazil reported 4,249 Covid-19 deaths on April 8, 2021, setting a new daily record for the country that is now only second to the US for the most cases and fatalities. President Jair Bolsonaro has continued to downplay the severity of infections in Brazil, despite a fast-spreading variant sweeping the country. The n…
Prince Philip, husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, dies at age 99 | South China Morning Post
World leaders are paying tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, who died on April 9, 2021. The husband of Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, according to Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Edinburgh had been in declining health in recent months. Prince Philip had accompanied the queen on of…
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is dead at age 99 | South China Morning Post
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, has died peacefully at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced on April 9, 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh had been in declining health in recent months. Prince Philip had accompanied the queen on official visits to Hong Kong in 1975 and 1986, and decades ea…
Hiking Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s first and longest hiking route, the MacLehose Trail, was opened on October 26, 1979. It was named after the city’s longest-serving colonial governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, an avid hiker who established the city’s country parks. In 2016, the 100km (62 mile) path was listed as one of the world’s best hikes…
Dash cam shows Hong Kong police in wild car chase with illegal driver in Sha Tin | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police shot a driver in the shoulder in Sha Tin on April 8, 2021, ending a 5km (3.1 miles) wild car chase that left three people injured. The driver was sent to hospital for treatment. Police ordered the suspect to stop after finding his vehicle licence expired since 2015. But the driver sped off, zigzaggi…
Prolonged Exposure to Pandemic Stressers Takes Toll on Healthcare Workers, Others, Psychotherapist Says
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· Mariama Diallo
Hospital Staff Applaud 104-Year-Old Colombian Who Twice Beat COVID-19
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VOA60 America- President Joe Biden expects all Americans to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
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Medical Workers on New York's COVID Frontlines Look Back at 2020
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IMF projects stronger 2021 growth for US and China amid pandemic rebound | South China Morning Post
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its outlook for global economic growth, forecasting the global economy to expand 6 per cent in 2021, up from the 5.5 per cent growth forecast it issued in January. If the global economy meets the forecast, it would be its fastest expansion since the IMF records starte…
How Famed New York City Chess Café Survived Pandemic
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· Elena Wolf
North Korea to pull out from Tokyo Olympic Games | South China Morning Post
North Korea’s sports ministry announced on April 6, 2021, that the country will withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games, citing Covid-19 risks. The international sporting event, which was originally scheduled to happen in 2020, has been postponed until July 23, 2021, because of the coronavirus pandemic. News about Pyo…
India’s daily coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 for first time | South China Morning Post
India reported its biggest daily jump in Covid-19 infections on April 5, 2021. The country saw 103,588 new coronavirus cases on the day, making it the second nation after the US to post more than 100,000 new daily infections. The biggest contributor to the surge has been Maharashtra, home to the financial hub of Mum…
‘It breaks my heart’: New York funeral director on being ‘last responders’ in coronavirus pandemic | South China Morning Post
Funeral director Jesus Pujols said he hardly slept as Covid-19 deaths piled up in New York last year. The funeral home where the 24-year-old works had nearly 500 people in its care at one point.
Swiss Startup Arms Robot with Virus-Killing UV Light
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· Arash Arabasadi
Cuba develops its own Covid-19 vaccines amid economic crisis and US embargo | South China Morning Post
Despite a worsening economy and the US embargo, Cuba has managed to produce its own Covid-19 vaccines and medical equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Local scientists developed five Covid-19 vaccine candidates, with two of them undergoing final clinical trials, starting in March 2021. If successful, the Com…
Details Emerge on Floyd’s Medical Condition in Day 4 of Chauvin Trial
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· Jesusemen Oni
Hong Kong to resume Covid-19 vaccinations with BioNTech shots on April 5 | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will resume Covid-19 inoculations using BioNTech shots on April 5, 2021. Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen said the vaccine does “not have quality and safety issues” and announced details of the scheme's resumption on April 1. He also said that a fresh batch of 300,000 BioNTech jabs will…
India’s rubbish scavengers left behind in vaccine programme | South China Morning Post
Since India launched its national Covid-19 immunisation programme in mid-January, the country’s army of informal waste workers are yet to be vaccinated. Their proximity to dumpsites make rubbish scavengers highly vulnerable to disease. But unlike municipal sanitation workers, they are not formally employed, with lim…
Kashmir residents seek leech therapy on Navroz | South China Morning Post
Nowruz is the Persian and Iranian New Year. Also known as Navroz, the holiday is a traditional day of celebration in Indian-administered Kashmir to mark the beginning of spring. Among the practices followed on the auspicious day is undergoing leech therapy. Locals in the city of Srinagar waited their turn on March 2…
Pakistan's president tests positive for Covid-19 as country imposes partial lockdown amid third wave | South China Morning Post
Pakistani President Arif Alvi confirmed on March 29, 2021, that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, hours after the government imposed a partial lockdown in high-risk areas in the country amid a sharp spike in new cases. Alvi said the test indicating he has the infection comes about two weeks after he receiv…
WHO mission leader on ‘political pressure’, difficulty accessing data during Wuhan origin study | South China Morning Post
The leader of the World Health Organization (WHO) mission that travelled to China to investigate the origins of Covid-19 said the team felt “political pressure”, including from outside China. But the international experts were never pressured to alter their report, said WHO scientist Peter Ben Embarek speaking as th…
COVID Pandemic Has Big Effect in Small Nation of eSwatini
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Pickleball Coach Proves Age – And Pandemic – Aren’t Obstacles When It Comes to True Passion
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· Maxim Moskalkov