Cinny Lin is a contributor to On Magnolia Square.
The future of the Lebanese government remains unknown as minister after minister resigned following the blast along with protests for government reform. Could the aftershocks of Beirut be more impactful than the explosion itself throughout Lebanon?
The coronavirus has often been referred to as an “equalizer,” sickening both the rich and the poor, but is it really affecting people equally? As the socio-economic consequences of the outbreak become apparent, economists and policymakers are more concerned about the distributional impacts of the coronavirus. Students from low-income regions may not have access to the same level of online education as others do; informally employed migrant workers may no longer be able to send money back home; and many countries with scarce resources are facing serious disruptions in the supply chains of essential food and materials. This article will walk you through some of the impacts of the coronavirus epidemic, and explain why it disproportionately affects low-income households.
Since the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 has left the world shattered in pieces, having over 20 million confirmed coronavirus cases and leaving over about 730k deaths worldwide. Currently, the US, Brazil, and India lead in the number of COVID-19 cases. While some countries are still drowning in cases and pandemic precautions, other countries have entirely lifted restrictions. Here is some more information regarding specific countries' stats and how they have approached the pandemic.
What seemed to be a negotiation about money is actually closely linked to political values. The global pandemic has not only exposed the stark differences between countries, but also how we should cooperate regardless.