Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Global Coronavirus situation is worsening, says WHO Chief

Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years, WHO chief

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the global COVID-19 situation is worsening around, as it warned against complacency. The WHO said it had recorded its highest daily tally of new infections, with COVID-19 raging in the United States. And as mass protests for racial justice increased across the country, the United Nations’ health agency … Read more

Amazon stops taking orders for some non-essentials in France and Italy

Amazon warehouse worker died due to coronavirus

Amazon is taking dramatic steps to prioritize orders in areas hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The online retailer, Amazon told Reuters in a statement that it would temporarily stop taking orders for “some non-essential products” in France and Italy to help its warehouses focus on more vital deliveries. The company didn’t say just what it … Read more

Amazon to hire 100,000 workers to meet Coronavirus demand

Amazon

As Americans retreat to their homes to suffer the coronavirus pandemic, they are increasingly turning to Amazon to get basic necessities such as groceries, medicines and cleaning supplies. To keep up with a “significant increase in demand”, Amazon is hiring an additional 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers in the US. This unexpected surge in demand … Read more