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COVID-19-lockdown

World 5 years ago

After port disaster, Lebanese brace for virus lockdown

Still reeling from a deadly port blast that ravaged their Beirut homes and businesses, Lebanese wearily braced themselves for a new coronavirus lockdown due to start on Friday.

Business 5 years ago

Alibaba revenue up 34 percent as coronavirus fuels online spending

Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba on Thursday reported solid 34 percent growth in revenue for the April-June quarter in the latest sign that the coronavirus, rather than hurting the company, had actually helped.

World 5 years ago

Europe can fight virus without lockdowns: WHO

Europe can combat the new coronavirus without full lockdowns now that authorities are better prepared and have gained knowledge about how to fight it in recent months, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Sports 5 years ago

Cabin fever hits Chinese football's coronavirus 'bubble'

Strict coronavirus measures appear to be taking their toll on Chinese Super League footballers, with one saying his head was "spinning" in the claustrophobic "bubble" -- and they still have six weeks to go.

World 5 years ago

COVID-19 pandemic causes mental health crisis in Americas, says WHO official

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a mental health crisis in the Americas due to heightened stress and use of drugs and alcohol during six months of lockdowns and stay-at-home measures, the World Health Organization's regional director said on Tuesday.

Environment 5 years ago

Lockdown, leftovers and how food frugality is a climate boon

Food waste is responsible for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a similar amount to road transportation.

Business 5 years ago

Work-from-home boom is a bust for big office furniture makers

"A Tsunami hit this industry with this pandemic," said Ron Wiener, chief executive of iMovR, a maker of adjustable desks in Seattle. "The big companies simply weren't structured to serve people from home."

SE Asia 5 years ago

Philippines promises ‘refreshed’ coronavirus approach as capital exits strict lockdown

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday eased the strict coronavirus lockdown in and around the capital Manila as his government promised a "refreshed" approach to fighting COVID-19 that includes intensified testing.

World 5 years ago

'COVID generation' risks child marriage, forced labor, ex-leaders warn

Former world leaders called on Tuesday for urgent global action to stop coronavirus creating a "COVID generation" with millions of children deprived of education and forced into marriage and work.

World 5 years ago

New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown to stamp out coronavirus outbreak

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a lockdown in the country's biggest city on Friday in response to the first national coronavirus outbreak in months, sticking with a "go early, go hard" approach she said has proven effective.

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COVID-19-lockdown

After port disaster, Lebanese brace for virus lockdown

Alibaba revenue up 34 percent as coronavirus fuels online spending

Europe can fight virus without lockdowns: WHO

Cabin fever hits Chinese football's coronavirus 'bubble'

COVID-19 pandemic causes mental health crisis in Americas, says WHO official

Lockdown, leftovers and how food frugality is a climate boon

Work-from-home boom is a bust for big office furniture makers

Philippines promises ‘refreshed’ coronavirus approach as capital exits strict lockdown

'COVID generation' risks child marriage, forced labor, ex-leaders warn

New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown to stamp out coronavirus outbreak

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