Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Merkel urges caution as Germany eases more virus curbs

Germany announced further plans to ease coronavirus curbs on public life Thursday, with religious institutions, playgrounds, museums and zoos given the green light to reopen.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hopes rise in virus battle as US scientists hail drug trial

US scientists have hailed a potential breakthrough in the coronavirus fight after a trial showed patients responding to an antiviral drug, fueling global hopes for a return to normal despite mounting deaths and abysmal economic ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Italian PM to announce reopening plan

Italy's Prime Minister said on Tuesday that by the weekend he would detail the steps the country will take to gradually loosen restrictions, reopen the economy and emerge from the coronavirus crisis.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe takes cautious steps to ease virus lockdowns

Germany and other parts of Europe took tentative steps to ease lockdown measures on Monday but officials warned the battle against the coronavirus pandemic was far from over.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Coronavirus exposes 'weaknesses' in health systems: G20

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed "systemic weaknesses" in global health systems, the G20 said Monday, but there was no mention of Washington's contentious decision to halt World Health Organization funding.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Trump to ease lockdown, saying virus cases have 'passed peak'

President Donald Trump vowed to unveil plans Thursday to reopen the world's top economy, following cautious moves in Europe, claiming the US had "passed the peak" of the coronavirus crisis despite a record daily death toll.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What was once unthinkable becomes thinkable

Lockdown has been an experience of self-discovery for many Kiwis. A line I've heard from a couple of academics is that they were surprised how well their solitary scholarly habits had prepared them for self-isolation. They ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Opinion: What 'Walden' can tell us about social distancing

Seeking to bend the coronavirus curve, governors and mayors have told millions of Americans to stay home. If you're pondering what to read, it's easy to find lists featuring books about disease outbreaks, solitude and living ...

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