German businesses and trade organizations are strongly criticizing the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel its decision to extend the country’s Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, despite the objections from the country’s private sector. “Businesses are growing increasingly desperate and angry,” said Guido Zollick, head of the German Hotel and Restaurant Association. “More and more fear for their existence.” Zollick spoke … Continue reading Germany keeps lockdown in place even as the government receives intense criticism from business organizations
Hard border restrictions imposed on Australian states following small coronavirus outbreak
The Victorian government in Australia has enforced hard border restrictions following a small COVID-19 outbreak in the neighboring state of New South Wales (NSW). State Premier Daniel Andrews passed an order forbidding residents from Greater Sydney and the NSW Central Coast from entering any part of Victoria without going into hotel quarantine for two weeks. Victorian residents coming from the two “red … Continue reading Hard border restrictions imposed on Australian states following small coronavirus outbreak
Polish gym rebrands itself as a “church” to skirt coronavirus restrictions
A gym in Krakow, Poland, is rebranding itself as a “church” to stay open amid the country’s lockdown orders. In an Oct. 17 Facebook post by its manager Marta Jamróz, Atlantic Sports Fitness announced that “a religious congregation of members [is] starting today at … the ‘Church of the Healthy Body.’” Jamroz also dubbed the gym’s trainers … Continue reading Polish gym rebrands itself as a “church” to skirt coronavirus restrictions
Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
Some European countries are preparing to implement lockdown measures over a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections. The resulting lockdown orders will shut down public life and cripple the economy as a consequence. According to Reuters, world leaders face a difficult task ahead – seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus and the damage resulting from lockdowns while waiting … Continue reading Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
WHO reverses course, again: Lockdowns as primary response to COVID-19 now said to be “damaging”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against lockdowns as a primary response to the COVID-19 pandemic after seeing the extent of damage they have caused. The organization’s latest advice is a complete turnaround from its earlier stance, which recommended lockdowns to address the coronavirus’s spread. Dr. David Nabarro, the special envoy on COVID-19, told The Spectator that the organization does not advocate … Continue reading WHO reverses course, again: Lockdowns as primary response to COVID-19 now said to be “damaging”
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