Responding to the coronavirus - All Coverage
Our aim is to provide stories that go beyond the course of the illness. We calmly examine how the world is responding, and what that says about our humanity, our responsibility, and our interconnectedness.
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News articles and Commentary
‘Humbling’: Canada’s self-image slides in pandemic as US reboundsFor months, Canada looked at the U.S. pandemic response and felt a sense of superiority. But now the narrative has flipped.
FocusIs a pandemic the time to have a baby? Potential moms wrestle with question.The pandemic is forcing women to reassess the value they put on having a child and what they are willing to do to realize it.
Russian science created Sputnik vaccine. Why don't Russians trust it?The Sputnik V vaccine may show what Russian science is capable of. But it also highlights the extent of the Russian public’s doubts over it.
As German lockdown leaves kids adrift, citizens step up supportThe closure of schools has heightened a mental health crisis among German youth. Several private initiatives are trying to address their needs.
Famous for good reason? Britain elevates do-gooders to celebrities.Amid the pandemic, Britons’ sense of who qualifies as a “celebrity” has expanded beyond entertainers to encompass the altruistic.
Ontario doesn't give paid sick leave. Can small businesses change that?Small businesses in Ontario are pushing the government to legislate paid sick leave, which Canada doesn't require by law.
Amid pandemic’s isolation, French students turn to each other for supportThe pandemic has cut off French university students from classes and jobs, forcing them to find ways to deal with isolation and financial shortfalls.
‘No payroll protection’: Cities try to plug budget holes amid pandemicAmid the pandemic, both cities and states have had to reduce services and add to unemployment lines. Will they receive more federal aid this year?
The ExplainerConfused by pandemic data? Here’s some help reading it.There’s no shortage of data on the coronavirus pandemic. For the best understanding, it pays to watch a few key indicators.
As food delivery booms in Russia, couriers try a Soviet-era tactic: a unionLike their counterparts around the globe, Russian food delivery workers are in high demand during the pandemic. But they also risk being exploited.
Help yourself by helping others: The case for global vaccine generosityWealthy nations have snapped up most vaccine supplies, but morality and economic self-interest dictate they should share them with poorer states.
For the French, distrust of vaccines predates COVID-19France has one of the most skeptical populations in Europe when it comes to vaccines, even around the COVID-19 vaccine. Why is that?
A Christian Science Perspective
- Looking to God for ‘satisfying’Understanding and living the truth of what we are as children of God, divine Love, brings a satisfaction that materialism can never match.
- Seeing and being seen – spirituallySometimes it can seem that masks can hamper our ability to have meaningful interactions with one another. But we all have a God-given ability to connect with, love, and help others – even when our faces are covered.
- Embracing changeSometimes change can seem scary. But recognizing that God’s goodness is constant and unchanging enables us to approach changes in circumstance with peace of mind.
- How I’m praying about the situation in IndiaAs news reports continue to come in about the increasingly desperate situation in India with COVID-19, a woman from Bangalore shares ideas that have brought hope and inspiration to her prayers for her country and the world.
- Healing is possible – everywhere and alwaysEven when circumstances seem dire, the powerful love of God is here and everywhere – from India, to Brazil, to Canada, and beyond – to uplift, help, and heal.
