Seven in 10 people back city lockdowns to contain coronavirus
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Seven in 10 people worldwide would support sealing off entire cities or towns affected by coronavirus to slow the spread of infection, according to a poll of citizens in 10 countries. As health authorities battle to stop a worldwide pandemic, a clear majority backed lockdowns to prevent anyone entering or leaving […]
Explainer – Coronavirus to extreme weather: What happens in a city lockdown?
Thomson Reuters Foundation Wuhan, a Chinese city of about 11 million, has been under virtual lockdown for more than a week as the government tries to contain the outbreak of the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has killed more than 400 people and infected thousands more. After announcing the lockdown on 23rd January – two days before China started […]