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 Here’s the latest news from the global pandemic. New York introduces checkpoints to enforce travel quarantines Bank of England to maintain stimulus for virus-hit economy Tokyo sees record rise in empty offices amid virus bankruptcies Public-health measures keep dissent alive Anyone wandering around Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Saturday would have thought the long-abolished Love Parade—Germany’s annual techno-rave that began in the late 1980s—was back from the dead. But instead of celebrating wildly in the afternoon sunshine, some 20,000 people streamed past the 18th century landmark to protest against curbs on their behavior, designed to ward off the coronavirus. This was billed as a “Day of Freedom,” with the demonstrators chanting: “We are the second wave!” Given that nobody appeared to be wearing a mask or keeping a safe distance from each other, that may unfortunately prove to be all too prophetic. (To be fair, it’s been illegal here for protesters to cover their faces since 1985, though that has more to do with concealing one’s identity while making mischief.)  Protesters against coronavirus restrictions demonstrate last weekend in Berlin. Photographer: Maja Hitij/Getty Images Europe The event was in every sense one of the biggest demonstrations in Europe of the “prevention paradox.” It’s based on the idea that government intervention, be it through mandatory masks, social distancing or other preventive measures, can achieve health benefits for whole populations, while appearing to offer only minor advantages to each individual. People who remain healthy but may have lost their job or business to the lockdown are prone to feel the measures have been overdone. Such discord is a small price, but Germany is paying it for keeping deaths and infections below those of several other European countries. The fact that Saturday’s event attracted people from across the country—you could tell by their personalized banners—shows that it’s not just Berliners who are aggrieved by a government that, in most people’s eyes, has done a relatively good job. Needless to say, neither Mayor Michael Mueller nor members of Angela Merkel’s cabinet were impressed by this show of defiance. “Yes, it should still be possible to demonstrate during a pandemic,” Health Minister Jens Spahn said in a tweet. “But not like this.” Maybe Spahn and his colleagues should take protests like this as a backhanded compliment. It suggests that at least for those who have the health and energy to protest, policies to control the virus are having the desired effect. Even if some don’t appreciate it.—Andrew Blackman Latest podcast Will Kids Spread Covid-19 to Teachers? The role of children in driving transmission isn’t clear, and what we know about past respiratory infections isn’t a lot of help. But, as Bloomberg senior editor Jason Gale finds out, some clearer trends are emerging.  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 How a DNA Test Machine Mutated to Find Covid Machine delivers result in 90 minutes based on nose swab or saliva. Old Radiators Were Made to Help Fight Pandemic Clanky heaters are a direct result of the 1918 pandemic’s infection control. CDC Warns Against Drinking Hand Sanitizer Reports of poisonings follow President Trump’s comments on disinfectants. How the Pandemic May Be Hurting Your Eyes LED light from screens can disrupt sleep, lead to eyestrain and headaches. Philippines Now Worst Southeast Asia Outbreak Cases fueled by testing gaffes, failure to quarantine overseas workers. 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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