Australia launches controversial COVID-19 tracking app as some states start easing rules
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters The Australian Government launched a controversial coronavirus tracing app on Sunday and promised to legislate privacy protections around it as authorities try to get the country and the economy back onto more normal footing. Australia and neighbouring New Zealand have both managed to get their coronavirus outbreaks under control before it strained public […]
In the US, church services resume as Montana takes first step to reopen
Laurel, MontanaAP Montana took its first, halting step toward reopening on Sunday as churchgoers returned to services after a month-long hiatus and a general stay-at-home order expired. While other states have been extending restrictions amid the continuing spread of the coronavirus, Montana is among those that are beginning to loosen rules in hopes of restoring […]
Pictures – Royals among those joining in UK’s ‘Clap for Carers’
Reuters Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall applaud to show their appreciation for National Health Service workers amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, joining the weekly “Clap for our Carers” event, at their home in Birkhall, Scotland, Britain, on 23rd April. PICTURE: Clarence House/Handout via REUTERS Prince Charles and his wife Camilla joined Britain’s […]
Easing labour laws in Brazil seen putting workers at risk in pandemic
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilThomson Reuters Foundation Safety measures protecting Brazilian labourers against work in dangerous conditions are coming under threat by the government’s efforts to ease regulations during the coronavirus pandemic, labour authorities warn. One regulation was altered already to restrict labour inspectors’ authority to shut down dangerous workplaces, and other changes are proposed by […]
“Exposing inequalities”: Evictions, power cuts heighten South Africa housing crisis amid lockdown
KIM HARRISBERG, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on warnings concerning the impact the COVID-19 lockdown is having on the nation’s poor…