One in 10 Germans planning to stock up on toilet paper in coming weeks

posted in: Germany, News

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit Germany earlier this year, panicked customers flocked to the shops to stock up on toilet paper and pasta, forcing some supermarkets to start rationing supplies. Now, with cases rising and the threat of new … Read More

Boris Johnson adopts cautious approach to second UK coronavirus lockdown

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson | Leon Neal/Getty Images Pubs and restaurants will be forced to close at 10 p.m. and people will be encouraged to work from home under new restrictions announced Tuesday. LONDON — Boris Johnson took a softly-softly … Read More

Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases

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Germany has introduced a mass testing regime, including drive-through centres like this one in Berlin – Getty Images Coronavirus infections are rising in Germany, official data shows, just days after the country eased its lockdown restrictions. According to the Robert … Read More

Chaos and hunger amid India coronavirus lockdown

posted in: Far East, News

India’s strict lockdown of 1.3 billion people disrupts lives with migrant workers facing hunger and forced to walk home. A migrant worker carries his son as they walk along a road with others to return to their village, during a … Read More

Live Updates: Over 150 Million Chinese Are Under Coronavirus Lockdown

More than 10 percent of the country’s population faces restrictions on how often they can leave their homes. Here’s what you need to know: –Half of China’s population is facing new travel restrictions. –Japan says 500 people will be released … Read More

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