Covid-19 Pandemic
 Here’s the latest news: Nordic study suggests open schools don’t spread virus too much Brazil’s virus curve has plateaued, WHO report saysU.K. summons cabinet back to work and vows no second lockdown Covid-19 shock hits working mothers hard Working mothers are shouldering more than their fair share of the burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The differences, and the potential impact on the careers of these women, become stark when one takes into account the impact of closing schools. The main premise is obvious on its face. Studies abound showing that mothers perform more household chores than their spouses, even when both work. Now, research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis finds that the coronavirus outbreak is exacerbating the situation. The point of contention is closing schools, a controversial topic that remains in the news. Educators and politicians across the country are trying to balance the myriad benefits of getting kids back into classrooms amid evidence that the outbreak continues to spread exponentially, and may get worse if students start congregating in person in large numbers. In areas that closed their schools early as the pandemic first swept through the U.S., working mothers were 53% more likely to take a leave of absence than working mothers in states that didn’t close schools immediately. The closures had no effect on working fathers or on women who didn’t have school-aged children, according to the report from Misty Heggeness, a visiting scholar at the bank’s Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute.  Closing schools has exacerbated gender disparities in who does chores at home. Photographer: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America The title is apt: “Why Is Mommy So Stressed? Estimating the Immediate Impact of the Covid-19 Shock on Parental Attachment to the Labor Market and the Double Bind of Mothers.” The disparity didn’t stop with leave, however. Working mothers who kept their jobs put in more hours as the outbreak deepened across the country, according to the report that analyzed monthly data from the Current Population Survey. Father’s on average reduced their working hours. “Overall, the pandemic appears to have induced a unique immediate juggling act for working mothers of school age children,” the report concluded. It’s an act that may have to last. School districts across the country are now deciding whether to give in-person learning a shot this fall, even as the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen. Several have already said they plan to offer online only options, while others have a blended approach of in-person and online classes. Recent reports show that children may lose much of their educational gains from the previous year if remote learning continues. A research paper from McKinsey & Co. estimates an average of three to 11 months of academic loss will ensue if kids don’t return to the classroom until January 2021. “The hurt could last a lifetime,” according to the report. It’s true for their moms, too. — Michelle Fay Cortez Track the virus Latin America Remains a Hot Spot  Medical staff hold signs during a protest outside a medical clinic in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Photographer: Mauricio Palos/Bloomberg Covid-19 infections are continuing to spread in many Latin American nations. Keep up to date on the evolution of the global pandemic in our interactive graphic. Sponsored Content by Siemens America’s factories, power plants, transportation and hospitals all need technology and our technology is only as powerful as the people deploying and maintaining it. Keeping America moving takes more than technology alone. It takes a human touch. Siemens Ingenuity for life. What you should read Russia Tries to Beat the West to Vaccine Government denies stealing science and sets September as a target. Glove Makers Stock Rally 1000% Earnings outlook and stock gains surpass even Tesla. Florida Says 16% Test Positive for Antibodies Governor Ron DeSantis also reports record deaths from Covid-19. Google Bans Ads From Virus Conspiracy Sites Search engine will use human and automated reviewers to ban sites. Japan’s Discontent Grows Over Virus Response Poll shows most want localized measures instead of nationwide action. Know someone else who would like this newsletter? Have them sign up here. Have any questions, concerns, or news tips on Covid-19 news? Get in touch or help us cover the story. Like this newsletter? Subscribe for unlimited access to trusted, data-based journalism in 120 countries around the world and gain expert analysis from exclusive daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. Follow Us Get the newsletter You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg’s Coronavirus Daily newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022 |
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