What we know about the dangerous COVID-19 Delta variant
The Delta (B.1.617.2) coronavirus variant originally discovered in India last December has now become the most dominant — and worrisome — strain of the coronavirus circulating globally. The most transmissible variant yet, Delta is roughly twice as contagious as the original COVID strain, and as much as 60 percent more contagious than the Alpha (U.K./B.1.1.7) […]
Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and how will Covid affect them?
The Olympic Games are considered to be the world’s most prestigious sports competition, with more than 200 nations participating. However, this year’s Olympic Games, which are being hosted by Japan, are facing complications due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. In late July, approximately 11,000 athletes and 4,000 athletic support staff will gather for more than […]
Challenges of Home Learning During a Pandemic Through the Eyes of a Student
Country leaders across the globe have launched a crisis response to mitigate the adverse impact of the pandemic on education. Due to the education system has faced an unprecedented health crisis (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic) that has shaken up its foundation. This response includes, but is not limited to, curriculum revisions, provision for technological resources and […]