News & Insights Across Asia
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Fatima Ait, a childminder in Lyon, takes to the streets daily to support the city’s homeless, showcasing the power of individual action in times of global hardship.
Budapest’s TRIP culture center transforms a Danube River ship into Hungary’s first quarantine theater, streaming plays online amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
Californians are crafting homemade masks to address PPE shortages amid COVID-19, joining global community efforts to support healthcare workers and prevent virus spread.
German officials accuse the U.S. of seizing 200,000 protective masks intended for Berlin’s police force, calling it an ‘act of modern piracy,’ as global competition for medical supplies intensifies.
Serbian seniors face strict lockdown measures, confined to their homes except for a weekly five-hour window. The elderly are adapting to isolation, grappling with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wuhan residents share their heartfelt reflections on this year’s Qingming Festival, which coincided with National Mourning Day, honoring those who sacrificed their lives in the fight against COVID-19.
In Barcelona, the COVID-19 pandemic has left many jobless and homeless, with long lines at soup kitchens and shelters filled to capacity, as locals like vlogger Roger document the unfolding crisis.
The streets of Los Angeles stand silent as the city confronts the COVID-19 outbreak. With soaring infection rates, the once lively metropolis showcases the profound impact of the pandemic on urban life.
Librarians and teachers in St. Petersburg are reading fairy tales over the phone to children isolated by COVID-19 measures, providing comfort and connection during the pandemic.
Italian doctors are confronting immense challenges as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic. This article delves into the hardships faced by medical workers on the frontline of Italy’s fight against the virus.
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Berlin’s streets remain lively as residents enjoy spring weather during a semi-lockdown.
Volunteer ambulance drivers in Italy confront fear and hope amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the global challenges faced by frontline workers.
Brazilian pharmacist Gustavo Barra sacrifices family moments to aid in the global fight against COVID-19, exemplifying the dedication of frontline workers worldwide.
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?