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COVID-19
Uzbekistan Adopts Strict Regulations to Fight COVID-19
By Umida Hashimova
The pandemic has led to the resurrection of heavy law enforcement in Uzbekistan.
How Taiwan Battles the Coronavirus
By Christine Chiou
Taiwan is living proof that control of an emerging virus can be achieved through science, technology, and democratic governance.
Inside COVID-19 Quarantine in Kyrgyzstan
By Stephen Lioy
Returning to Bishkek, photographer Stephen Lioy was placed in quarantine at a site he’s always wanted to explore: the old U.S. military base.
Japan’s Prime Minister to Declare State of Emergency as Early as Tuesday
By Associated Press
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.
Indonesia and COVID-19: Living Dangerously Once Again
By Will Doran
For the third time, Indonesia faces a critical inflection point amid several converging crises.
Mongolia Finds a Silver Living in the COVID-19 Crisis
By Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa
Mongolia has yet to be hit hard by the pandemic, but the precautions taken have substantially decreased other incidences of disease.
What Tokyo’s Lockdown Debate Is Missing
By Kentaro Iwata, tr. Paul Kreitman
Whether to lockdown is not a binary question. We need to ask, under what conditions should we do it?
US Forces Japan Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Virus Fears
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Forces Japan takes precautions as COVID-19 spreads in Japan.
Taiwan Will Donate 10 Million Masks in Bid to Aid Global Coronavirus Response
By Nick Aspinwall
The masks will go to the U.S. and EU countries, along with Taiwan’s 15 diplomatic allies. Future mask donations will target South and Southeast Asian nations.
How a Tiny South Indian State Is Using Transmedia Storytelling to Fight COVID-19
By Mufsin Puthan Purayil and Sayani Malakar
Creating relevant content, available through multiple platforms, is helping Kerala combat the coronavirus.
Mosques Stay Open in Pakistan Even as Virus Death Toll Rises
By Associated Press
Mosques remain open in Pakistan, even as they have been shut down across much of the Middle East and elsewhere.
US Navy Fires Captain Who Sought Help for Virus-Stricken Ship
By Associated Press
The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship was fired by Navy leaders.