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Third COVID wave calls for caution from Erdogan

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TURKEY

Throughout April, new cases have exceeded 40,000 per day. The surge, which followed the easing of containment measures in March, was the third and largest spike in COVID-19 cases…

Nigeria’s Lagos will struggle to curb COVID-19 spread

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NIGERIA

Lagos' eased lockdown.

COVID-19 will reshape safety protection for workers

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INTERNATIONAL

PPE includes garments to protect workers from infection, such as masks, gloves, goggles and gowns. The market was valued at USD53bn in 2019 and is expected to exceed USD90bn in…

Libya conflict escalates despite COVID-19 threat

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LIBYA

The lack of reported cases is likely to stem from insufficient testing or a delay in the virus’s manifestation, not from an absence of cases. Libya is highly vulnerable to an…

Inadequate policies will deepen Mexico COVID-19 blow

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MEXICO

A lack of testing may have led to an underestimation of infections, but with a population of 130 million, Mexico appears relatively unscathed by the pandemic so far. The virus…

Hijab bill will pass but defiance will continue

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IRAN

The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…

First COVID-19 vaccine may not end all distancing

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INTERNATIONAL

While studies show that patients mount an immunity to the virus (at least in the short term) and immediate re-infection is highly unlikely, it is estimated that some 90% of the…

Chile Safe Return Plan aims to move to 'new normal'

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CHILE

Plans for gradual reopening in Chile.

Abe will not recover from COVID-19 image damage

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JAPAN

The political impact of COVID-19 in Japan.

Nicaragua pandemic downplaying is a political gamble

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NICARAGUA

Some initiatives have been introduced to help counter the economic and social impacts of the pandemic, but the government’s actions appear to be driven less by the need to address…