Apr 9, 2020 In the News Global From caviar to apple juice, the coronavirus is changing the way the world feeds itself (Los Angeles Times)  Trade Los Angeles Times reported on how the coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the intricate network of producers and suppliers needed to power the global food system.  Senior […]

Countries: Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Rescue Committee The most basic and essential goods cannot be transported across the country and supermarket shelves are beginning to empty. These shortages will be particularly devastating for vulnerable populations.

Mika is worried. As a sex worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day — then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home and avoiding close contact, she’s out of clients and out of money.

Country: Ukraine Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Since hostilities broke out in April 2014, the territory has been split, and a once-integrated community is now divided by a 427-kilometre-long frontline, the so-called “contact line”.