Thursday 6 August 2020

Europe is near the brink of a second wave of Covid-19. Will its new containment strategy work?

‘While new daily cases are still several times lower than they were during Europe’s peak in March and April, one thing we know about COVID-19 is that it can spread exponentially if allowed to get out of control. Now, all eyes are on Europe to see if it can prevent that from happening.’ This story examines the following:

  • Where are cases rising?
  • What’s causing the increase?
  • Is anything different compared to the first wave?
  • Has tourism caused cases to increase?
  • What other factors are to blame?
  • How are leaders around Europe responding to the increase in cases?
  • What lessons can the rest of the world learn?

Read here (Time, August 7, 2020)

Worst ever Covid variant? Omicron

John Campbell shares his findings on Omicron.  View here (Youtube, Nov 27, 2021)