Adapting to the Pandemic: Businesses Redefine Workplace Safety
Companies are redefining workplace safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing innovative strategies to protect employees and customers while adapting to new challenges.
January 2021
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COVID-19: Guatemala’s Lessons for Asia One Year After Pandemic Declaration
As the world marks one year since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, Guatemala’s experiences offer valuable lessons for Asian countries in managing infection rates and preparing for future crises.
Toronto Small Businesses Battle Survival Amid Second COVID-19 Wave
Toronto’s small businesses, like the famed Astoria Kebab House, are struggling to survive as the city implements a mandatory lockdown amid a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Brazil Faces New COVID-19 Wave as Public Ignores Safety Guidelines
Public health officials in Brazil warn of a new COVID-19 wave as thousands ignore guidelines and flock to beaches, raising concerns over rising death and positivity rates.
Life in Los Angeles Amid a Worsening Pandemic: Streets, Struggles, and Resilience
As COVID-19 cases surge in Los Angeles, the city’s iconic landscapes transform under the weight of the pandemic, revealing the challenges faced by residents and the resilience of its communities.
Wreckage of Indonesian Sriwijaya Air Flight Discovered After Crash Near Jakarta
The National Search and Rescue Agency of Indonesia has found the wreckage and bodies from Sriwijaya Air Flight SJ182, which crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.
Turning Grief into Comfort: Teddy Bears from Loved Ones’ Clothes
From her workshop in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Erendira Guerrero creates teddy bears from the clothes of loved ones lost to COVID-19, helping families cope with grief and keep cherished memories alive.
U.S. Faces Deadliest Week of COVID-19 Pandemic as Cases Surge Post-Holiday
The United States records its deadliest week since the COVID-19 pandemic began, reporting over 4,000 deaths in a single day. States face alarming surges from holiday gatherings, straining healthcare systems.
U.S. Vlogger Lao Zhang Reflects on 2020’s Heartache and Joy
U.S. vlogger Lao Zhang shares his poignant reflections on 2020, detailing personal losses and heartwarming moments amid the global pandemic.
Mexico City Maintains Highest COVID-19 Alert Amid Rising Cases
Mexico City remains under the highest COVID-19 alert as officials extend restrictions to contain rising cases and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.
London Faces COVID-19 Crisis as One in 30 Residents Infected
London reaches a critical point in its fight against COVID-19, with Mayor Sadiq Khan stating that one in 30 residents are infected, putting immense pressure on hospitals during the third national lockdown.
Latin America’s Hospitals Struggle Amid COVID-19 Surge; Chinese Vaccines Bring Hope
Critical care wards in Peru and Bolivia near collapse as COVID-19 surges again. Chinese vaccines offer hope as vaccination efforts begin across Latin America.
A Favela’s Guardian: How One Leader Protected Santa Marta from COVID-19
Discover how community leader Thiago Firmino rallied the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro to combat COVID-19.
From Patient to Lifesaver: A Psychologist’s Journey of Hope in Barcelona
A psychologist who once fought for his own life at a Barcelona hospital returns years later to help a young cancer patient, forming a life-changing friendship.
French Kindergarten Assistant’s Acts of Kindness Amid COVID-19 Inspire Global Community
Kindergarten assistant Fathima Ait from Lyon, France, exemplifies compassion during COVID-19 by helping the homeless, inspiring global acts of kindness amid the pandemic.
Love and Resilience: Serbian Couple’s Battle with COVID-19
A Serbian couple’s inspiring journey of love and resilience as they battle and overcome COVID-19 together.
My 2020 Moments: Warmth from the Motherland
A reflection on the uplifting moments of 2020, highlighting the warmth and unity experienced across Asia amidst global challenges.
From Silence to Activism: A Filmmaker’s First Protest in Los Angeles
James Austen, a 27-year-old filmmaker from Los Angeles, shares his inspiring journey from silence to activism during the 2020 protests following George Floyd’s death.
Global Medical Staff Unite in Volunteers Alliance Against COVID-19
Over 1,200 medical professionals from nearly 40 countries united in the Global Volunteers Alliance to combat COVID-19.
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