Russian Librarians Phone Fairy Tales to Quarantined Kids 🌟📚
Russian librarians turned phone calls into storytime magic for kids during 2020 lockdowns. A heartwarming pandemic tale of resilience and creativity. 📖❤️
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Fairy Tales Over Phone: Librarians Bring Magic to Quarantined Kids in St. Petersburg 📚✨
Amid a COVID-19 surge in Russia, librarians in St. Petersburg are reading fairy tales to quarantined children over the phone, bringing magic and comfort during isolation.
Italian Doctors Battle COVID-19: Frontline Struggles Revealed 🌍👩⚕️
Italian doctors like Dr. Silvia Ferri face overwhelming challenges as COVID-19 cases surge. Their stories highlight resilience and systemic strains. 🌍👩⚕️ #FrontlineHeroes
Berlin’s Semi-Lockdown Life: Parks Full, Streets Quiet 🏙️🌸
Berlin’s semi-lockdown sees parks buzzing and streets quieter as locals navigate COVID-19 restrictions. A glimpse into the city’s spring paradox.
Italian Rescuers Brave COVID Surge: Fear & Resilience 🌟🚑
Italian rescuers face 5-10× surge in COVID calls as volunteers battle fear and exhaustion. A raw look at pandemic bravery behind the ambulances. 🚑💪
🚑 Italy’s ANPAS Heroes: Rising Calls & Their Inner Battles Amid COVID-19
ANPAS rescuers in Lombardy, Italy face a surge in first aid calls since COVID-19, balancing fears with unwavering dedication. 🚑✨
Brazilian Scientist Balances COVID Fight & Family Safety 🧪👨👧👦
A Brazilian pharmacist developed life-saving COVID tests but avoids hugging his kids to protect them—a story of science and sacrifice. 💔🦠
Hungarian App Alerts Strangers After COVID-19 Exposure 🌍📱
A new free app from Hungary uses Bluetooth to notify everyone you’ve been near if you test positive for COVID-19. Could this be the future of contact tracing? 🌐🦠
UK and China Join Forces in COVID-19 Fight 🩺🌍
China sends medical experts + supplies to aid UK’s COVID-19 fight. Shandong doctors share strategies that limited cases to 700 in a 100M-population region.
Turkiye’s Small Biz Heroes Battle COVID-19 Slump 🛍️💪
Istanbul’s small businesses face stark choices as COVID-19 empties streets—exploring resilience amid layoffs and lockdown fatigue.