John Giesecke, advisor to the Swedish government’s coronavirus response has been promoted to a senior…
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The silent pandemic: rape and domestic violence
In this article published on June 17, 2020, by Vera Files, author Elizabeth Lalorga talks about…
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Why Sweden has not mandated the use of masks
Andrew Tegnell sees no point in mandating the use of face masks as infection numbers…
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Jollibee to close 255 stores
Jollibee Food Corporation (JFC) has announced that it will close 255 stores after suffering from…
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Sweden’s COVID-19 experience from the eyes of a Swedish doctor
In his article posted August 4, 2020 in his blog, Dr. Sebastian Rushworth says that…
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4 million Filipino learners not going back to school this year
Education undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan said that at least 4 million learners are not coming back…
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Philippines officially in technical recession as economy shrinks by 16.5% in Q2
The Philippine economy is experiencing its greatest contraction in two decades following the extension of…
Philippines
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Representatives from various medical societies now part of the Philippines’ pandemic task force
Following the call medical community’s call for timeout last August 2, 2020, representatives from various…
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Sweden is winning against the coronavirus
In this article for Debunking Denialism, author Emil Karlsson attempts to wade through widespread misinformation to…
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Sweden’s COVID death rate now lower than Spain, Italy, and UK despite no lockdown approach
Data from Sweden is showing a downward trend in new cases and new deaths, says…