News & Insights Across Asia
A Hungarian developer has created VirusContact, a free app that allows COVID-19 positive users to anonymously alert everyone they’ve been near, potentially revolutionizing contact tracing efforts.
China dispatches medical experts and supplies to the UK to aid in combating the escalating COVID-19 cases, sharing vital experience and resources.
Small business owners in Istanbul face hardship as the COVID-19 outbreak empties streets, leading to a sharp decline in customers and forcing many to close or lay off staff.
Dr. Kim Sang-il and his team at H Plus Yangji Hospital in Seoul have developed the ‘single infection safety treatment booth,’ boosting COVID-19 testing efficiency tenfold in South Korea.
Meet Irshad, a dedicated Delhi worker disinfecting taxis and rickshaws to prevent COVID-19 spread, embodying the spirit of community action.
In Serbia, amid a mask shortage due to COVID-19, citizens are crafting protective gear. A 72-year-old woman is sewing masks for free, while students 3D print equipment for medical staff, uniting to support frontline workers.
The UK government’s aid package for self-employed workers offers relief amid COVID-19 but delays until June raise concerns. How will workers cope in the interim?
Tokyo residents are embracing a new way of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, facing challenges such as school closures, supply shortages, and the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Overseas Chinese volunteers in the U.S. have created 1Point3Acres, a real-time COVID-19 tracker, to fill data gaps from federal and state agencies, aiding in transparency during the pandemic.
Nuria, a nurse in Barcelona, shares her struggles on the front lines as Spain’s COVID-19 cases surge. Amid resource shortages and mental exhaustion, she emphasizes the need for inner strength during these challenging times.
Across Europe, communities unite against COVID-19 through acts of solidarity and resilience as countries implement strict measures to combat the pandemic’s spread.
A Spanish emergency doctor reveals the dire conditions faced by medical staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting shortages of protective equipment and the immense pressures on healthcare workers.
Sanitation worker Li Zhihong has been keeping Wuhan’s streets clean for 25 years. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, his role is vital in disinfecting public spaces and combating the virus.
Chinese students in San Francisco face COVID-19 challenges amid strict lockdowns. A vlogger explores their experiences with studying, living, and addressing discrimination during the pandemic.
Barcelona’s homeless face increased challenges amid Spain’s COVID-19 lockdown, but community efforts offer hope.
In Milan, volunteers led by Marie Moïse and RI-MAKE’s “You Are Not Alone” initiative adapt to meet community needs during the epidemic, delivering essential goods and fostering mutual support.
Amid Wuhan’s quarantine, supermarket staff like Liu Guo worked tirelessly to keep shelves stocked and residents fed.
As COVID-19 cases exceed 15,000, New York City faces unprecedented challenges. Businesses are closed, streets are silent, and residents adapt to a new reality amid the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposes the urgent need to address homelessness. Los Angeles’s struggle highlights challenges and lessons for cities globally, including those in Asia, to protect vulnerable communities.
As COVID-19 hit Wuhan, Du Yun, Party chief of Fangcao Community CPC Committee, dedicated herself to protecting 3,846 households, making Fangcao one of the communities with lowest COVID-19 cases.