The April 18 arrest of 15 leading pro-democracy activists only attests to the weakness of China’s attempts to ignore basic rights like rule of law. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s success against coronavirus cushions economy
As economists rewrite their forecasts to reflect the doom created by the coronavirus pandemic, one country has come off relatively lightly. Taiwan has managed to contain the outbreak better than its ... ( read original story ...)
A Diamond in the COVID–19 Rough? Taiwan Export Orders Surge in March
Taiwan has already received much of the global spotlight for its adept handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which broke out just across the Strait in mainland China. Taipei, even while excluded from ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Is Reopening Gyms, Hair Salons, And Other Businesses This Week As The Coronavirus Pandemic Drags On
Governors in several states said they're eager to restart their local economies, even as new cases of COVID-19 are reported. ( read original story ...)
Gyms, Restaurants, Other Businesses to Reopen in Georgia, Governor Says
Gyms, salons, and other nonessential businesses in Georgia will be allowed to reopen Friday and restaurants will be permitted to serve dine-in customers next week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia to reopen some businesses as early as Friday
ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor announced plans Monday to restart the state’s economy before the end of the week, saying many businesses that closed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus could reopen ... ( read original story ...)
With Trump’s Go-Ahead, Georgia Is Reopening
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones' newsletters. Despite warnings from public health officials that reopening the economy too soon could lead to ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Governor Allows Gyms, Salons, and Bowling Alleys to Reopen Friday as Coronavirus Cases Climb
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Monday that gyms, hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, and bowling alleys are among the businesses that will be allowed to reopen in the state on Friday. Kemp ... ( read original story ...)
Despite not hitting the White House benchmarks, Georgia scales back social distancing measures
The metrics set by the federal government includes measures of both the spread of covid-19 symptoms and actual cases. If a state saw a downward trend in reports of influenza-like ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia schools to remain closed as businesses begin reopening
Georgia schools will remain closed after businesses, places of worship and other public spaces open on a limited basis Monday. Gov. Brian Kemp said he will relax some of the rules he put in place to ... ( read original story ...)