The Effects of COVID-19 on Hajj 2020
“The pilgrimage that usually attracts some two million people from all the countries every year scaled down to merely thousands of worshippers.”
Browsing: COVID
Eschaton – A Virtual Nightclub on Zoom
Originally meant to be an immersive theater experience, Eschaton now works as a virtual nightclub…
Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020
Following a viral tweet, the world’s biggest celebrities came forward for the virtual commencement ceremony…
#WeMakeEvents – Supporting Live Events in the UK
“PLASA initiated #WeMakeEvents Red Alert campaign calling out for government action to support hundreds of musicians, venues and other background workers.”
Femicides Increase in Mexico During COVID-19 Quarantine
“Since the country authorized stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of COVID-19, Mexico has reported a substantial increase in gender-based violence.”
Prague Holds “Farewell Party” for COVID-19 With 2000 Guests
“The “symbolic” farewell party was organized to mark the end of coronavirus crisis in the country.”
UN: Education of 1 Billion Students Affected by COVID-19
The United Nations (UN) has estimated in a policy brief that over one billion students…
Heavy Rains Devastate Japan, 3.6 Million Affected
“Torrential rainfalls and landslides devastated the south-western and central regions of Japan presumably killing 77 people and damaged 4000 households.”
Thousands of Women Missing in Peru During Quarantine
“Women’s ministry in Peru has notified that the total reports of missing women and children have risen to 1200.”
Severe Flooding in India’s Assam State Kills 74
“More than 1.2 million affected and over 21 thousand in relief camps due to floods and landslides.”
Estonia – a Digital Pioneer for the World During COVID-19
“As elite countries like the US and the UK pulverize under the pressure to efficiently run the nation digitally, the situation in Estonia remains unchanged.”
Yemen Struggles With Civil War and COVID-19
“Yemen is grappling to fight COVID-19 that is sweeping through the country due to the years of ongoing civil war.”