Health

August 03, 2020

Thousands of boda boda drivers have been out of work since March when the Ugandan government suspended most forms of public transportation in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

A coronavirus outbreak threatens Catalonia’s vital tourism industry

The World

August 03, 2020

In previous years, throngs of tourists flocked to Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona. But with hundreds of new outbreaks of the coronavirus in the northeast region of Catalonia, Spain's tourism industry is taking a serious hit.

Coronavirus Art

'Portraits for NHS Heroes' honors UK's frontline health workers

The World

July 31, 2020

A UK project is using the hashtag #PortraitsforNHSHeroes to pair health care workers with artists who are painting their portraits as a way to show appreciation for their work during the pandemic.

Conflict & Justice

A newborn survived an attack at a hospital in Afghanistan. Now the long road to recovery begins.

The World

July 30, 2020

Ameneh Sharifi was only a few hours old when gunmen stormed the clinic where she was born in May. Her mother died in the attack, but she survived. A doctor and his team worked hard to save her leg. Now the long road to recovery — and justice — begins.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Farmworkers are getting coronavirus. They face retaliation for demanding safe conditions.

The World

July 29, 2020

The situation at Primex Farms highlights the tightrope farmworkers must walk to protect their health and jobs while avoiding retaliation from their employers.

Israel's hurried school reopenings serve as a cautionary tale

The World

July 29, 2020

As schools around the world plan for the fall semester, many are looking to Israel — where COVID-19 outbreaks swept through the educational system after a hurried reopening — as an example of what could go wrong.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Isolation may be a greater risk than COVID-19 for residents of Canada's nursing homes

The World

July 28, 2020

Canada's nursing homes were hit especially hard by the coronavirus. To protect residents, provincial governments issued lockdown measures and shut out families. But some experts argue that confinement and isolation can do more harm than good.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

As Cuba battles coronavirus, activists see an opening to protest police brutality

The World

July 28, 2020

Cuba stands out as a success story as it battles COVID-19. At the same time, it has seen renewed public attention around police brutality. Despite top-down efforts to silence dissent, activists say they are making some headway.

Lifestyle & Belief

The pandemic has disrupted how we grieve. The effects could be long-lasting.

The World

July 28, 2020

The nature of the coronavirus has interrupted many rituals of mourning, from visiting the bedsides of the dying to holding funerals. That could lead to mental health impacts down the line, says psychiatry professor Dr. Harvey Chochinov.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Africa must invest 'in human capital' to fight the coronavirus, says Africa CDC director

The World

July 27, 2020

South Africa had one of the strictest coronavirus lockdown measures. But as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the nation returns to a strict lockdown. Host Marco Werman speaks to Dr. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about his outlook for the pandemic in Africa.

Health

After months without work, Uganda’s boda boda drivers hit the road

A coronavirus outbreak threatens Catalonia’s vital tourism industry

'Portraits for NHS Heroes' honors UK's frontline health workers

A newborn survived an attack at a hospital in Afghanistan. Now the long road to recovery begins.

Farmworkers are getting coronavirus. They face retaliation for demanding safe conditions.

Israel's hurried school reopenings serve as a cautionary tale

Isolation may be a greater risk than COVID-19 for residents of Canada's nursing homes

As Cuba battles coronavirus, activists see an opening to protest police brutality

The pandemic has disrupted how we grieve. The effects could be long-lasting.

Africa must invest 'in human capital' to fight the coronavirus, says Africa CDC director

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