The whole of Italy is now in lockdown to battle COVID-19 3 perspectives on life after lockdown in Shanghai Until then, extreme social distancing is pretty much the only intervention available to help individuals stay healthy, and to break the chain of transmission - giving more vulnerable populations a fighting chance of surviving this pandemic.
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A strategic, 'step-wise' approach will be essential when lifting lockdowns safely, according to the WHO.
The word “lockdown” has become a new addition to our vocabularies under COVID-19, but the word is often misconstrued and misunderstood, World Health Organization (WHO) officials warned at a briefing in Geneva on Wednesday. Such misunderstandings can erode public support for key public health measures or weaken a country’s ability to effectively fight the virus.
The COVID-19 lockdown has boosted revenues for gaming companies, streaming platforms and esports - and this indicates future transformations for the sector.
People in quarantine are likely to develop symptoms of psychological stress and disorder and the scale of the current COVID-19 lockdown is unprecendented.
In these moments of lockdown and isolation, staying connected to friends and family can be challenging. However, maintaining these relationships virtually is vital for our wellbeing, as virtual interactions can stimulate similar responses to real-world interactions.
COVID-19 was officially named by the WHO on 11 February and the virus that causes the disease was named SARS-CoV-2 by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Two hotspot regions in Italy went into lockdown on 23 February as the country saw a major surge in cases. Other countries around the globe would follow with lockdowns.