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Indian cities, long a magnet for migrant workers, may be losing their lure for the millions who have joined the exodus back to their villages during the COVID-19 pandemic in the biggest reverse migration witnessed in India. As cities continue to grapple with rising infections and millions lose jobs, many are opting to start life all over again in the safer environment of their villages
Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to a U.N. study published this month. When the coronavirus outbreak hit Japan, a tourism start-up built by an Indonesian man in Tokyo, was also hit hard. David John lost his main income in the blink of an eye
The Kenya Private School Association (KPSA) is lobbying the government to help sustain their schools and teachers after authorities announced that, due to COVID-19, schools cannot open until January. Kenya’s Ministry of Education is supporting public schools and teachers but many private teachers have had to turn to other jobs to survive financially
While many small businesses have struggled during the restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few have found ways to keep going and even thrive
As the coronavirus continues to spread in Nigeria, the country’s Center for Disease Control is fighting back with aggressive testing. The NCDC says it aims to test millions of people in the coming months. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja- VOA NEWS
The continuing spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. is making it very difficult for some Chinese Au Pairs to go back home. While they wait for flights to become available, they’ve been forced to spend money for temporary visas to avoid being deported
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), regular physical activity is good for your body and mind as millions of people grapple with the infectious disease across the globe
The southern African country’s only bird park has survived tumultuous times, including violent land invasions and a devastating economic collapse but the outbreak of coronavirus is proving a stern test
On the day the U.S. reported a record 66,528 new cases, President Donald Trump was seen wearing a mask for first time Saturday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on the outskirts of Washington.
The American Council on Education, which represents university Deans, said the guidelines are “terrible” and will complicate the way universities and colleges try to reopen safely. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced a court case on Wednesday July 8 to cancel President Donald Trump’s government decision to revoke visas for foreign students taking online courses because of the coronavirus