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How the face mask became the world's most coveted commodity (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 08:00:01

The global scramble for this vital item has exposed the harsh realities of international politics and the limits of the free market. By Samanth SubramanianIf Ovidiu Olea is astonished by the fact that...

Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work' (source — www.bbc.co.uk) 28/04/2020 02:18:14

Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed.

Mexican coronavirus nurses doused in bleach and ‘banned’ from public transport over fears they are spreading Covid 19 (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 27/04/2020 18:29:57

MEXICO has seen a spate of attacks on its frontline health workers with some ‘being splashed with bleach’ over fears they may be carrying coronavirus. Mexico’s national health system, know...

Coronavirus live news: Mexico president says pandemic 'tamed' despite fears country has yet to hit peak (source — www.theguardian.com) 27/04/2020 17:11:43

Iran reports 96 more deaths; Spain’s death toll shows slight rise; Germany calls for ‘very careful’ easing of lockdown; New Zealand says ‘worst is over’Halt destruction of nature or suffer worse pande...

Mexico’s murder rate worse than ever as cartels kill more than coronavirus by taking advantage of overstretched cops (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 27/04/2020 15:19:40

MEXICO’S murder rate is worse than ever during coronavirus lockdown as cartels look to take advantage of the current pandemic. A report showed that killings in the country had risen by 8% from F...

'The bliss of a quiet period': lockdown is a unique chance to study the nature of cities (source — www.theguardian.com) 27/04/2020 09:15:35

Empty streets and skies let the birds be heard and leave animals free to roam as well as allowing scientists to examine how humans change urban biodiversityPeregrine falcons have swapped sea cliffs fo...

Coronavirus live news: Trump steps back from briefings as global deaths pass 200,000 (source — www.theguardian.com) 26/04/2020 03:49:12

Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday; Kim Jong-un’s train possibly spotted at North Korean resort; global infections near 2.9m. Follow the latest updatesTrump says briefings ‘not worth the effort...

'He's Mr Scrooge': Mexican president unveils severe cuts amid coronavirus (source — www.theguardian.com) 24/04/2020 14:30:15

Andrés Manuel López Obrador compared to Reagan and Thatcher after introducing new severe austerity measuresHe identifies as a leftist and rails constantly against neoliberalism. But Mexico’s President...

13 Online Classes, Tastings And Events To Keep You Busy For The Next Fortnight (source — www.huffingtonpost.co.uk) 24/04/2020 08:00:08

We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus lockdown. Sign up to the Life newsletter for daily tips, advice, how-tos and escapism.If you’ve baked all the banana bread you can muster an...

Mexico City cops stop COVID-19 patient from jumping off hospital roof before he died in his room (source — www.dailymail.co.uk) 23/04/2020 23:41:09

Two Mexico City cops were hailed as heroes when they prevented a coronavirus patient from jumping off a hospital roof. Unfortunately, he succumbed to the deadly disease hours later.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death