Coronavirus: Thousands of abandoned pets starving to death in China
Animal welfare groups have warned that the number of pets being abandoned in China due to coronavirus is rapidly increasing. Welfare groups have blamed false reports that pets are spreading the disease for a spike in pet owners ditching their animals. When Wuhan was first quarantined charities warned that 30,000 pets had been left to …
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Struck by coronavirus, Greta Thunberg urges people to stay home
Greta Thunberg has urged her followers to remain home after she spent 2 weeks in self isolation to recover from coronavirus symptoms. After displaying symptoms of cough, shivers, sore throat, and tiredness post her trips to Central Europe- where reported COVID-19 cases, particularly in Germany and Italy, are steep; Thunberg spent two weeks in self-isolation …
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Chicken sales in India drop a whopping 50% in just 30 days amid coronavirus crisis
The Indian poultry industry has almost crashed amid fears linking the spread of COVID-19 to chicken consumption. In just one month, chicken sales in India have dropped more than 50 per cent and prices by 70 per cent as consumers grow wary of eating meat products amid the coronavirus pandemic. To make matters worse for …
16 most common coronavirus myths, are you believing in any of them?
Dr Faheem Younus, Chief Quality Officer and Chief of Infectious Diseases, University of Maryland UCH has busted some common myths plaguing the people during the coronavirus pandemic. Yes, the coronavirus outbreak is rapidly spreading and has claimed over 16,558 lives worldwide. While the virus can be contained if appropriate measures are implemented such as ‘social …
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Some super effective ‘mental hygiene’ techniques to remain safe from a coronavirus anxiety breakdown
A climate futurist and a psychologist have shared easy tips and techniques that have always helped them pull through bad times. The coronavirus pandemic is bigger, uglier and scarier than we ever imagined. With countries struggling to cope with the virus, death tolls rising and almost everything at a standstill- its absolutely ok to be …
Worthing’s vegan community launches first vegan food bank to help cope with COVID-19 crisis
While stories of hysteria, panic, chaos and mindless stockpiling have brought forth the selfishness of individuals during a crisis, some extraordinary individuals of the vegan community have figured out a way to make a difference to others. The Worthing Herald has reported the story of Local resident Pia Offord, who launched the Worthing Vegan Food Bank Network …
LA to live stream Vegan Fashion Week amid coronavirus crisis
“It is so important to create a positive message of hope. As an activist, I cannot stay silent.” While other fashion-related events such as the LA Fashion week and the 2020 Met Gala, have been postponed or cancelled for now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vegan Fashion week founder and fashion activist Emmanuelle …
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Vegan cookery school sets up free food delivery service for vulnerable amid coronavirus outbreak
A London based community vegan cookery school has switched to a FREE food home delivery service to reach out to the vulnerable with healthy and nourishing food. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the award-winning charity – Made in Hackney has suspended its classes to reach out to people that may be homebound and without …
“Stay home and eat vegan food” Arnold’s advice for coronavirus
Arnold Schwarzenegger has suggested listening to experts, staying home and eating vegan food are the best ways to remain safe from the coronavirus outbreak. As a law-abiding citizen, Arnold Schwarzenegger has grounded himself at home following instructions that urge seniors in California to isolate themselves during the coronavirus outbreak. Sitting at his kitchen table with …
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Vegans rejoice as Grand National 2020 cancelled over coronavirus
Many animal lovers and vegans are happy the 2020 Aintree Grand National has been cancelled after officials declared it was not safe to stage the historic race amid the CovID-19 outbreak. The Jockey Club, which runs Aintree and several of the UK’s leading racecourses cancelled the Grand National festival (April 2-4) at the Liverpool race …
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5 important ways to remain healthy, calm and safe during the novel coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus has reached a pandemic status and people are stressed, anxious and worried with the uncertainties the virus has brought forth. The novel coronavirus has already infected tens of thousands of people in over 100 countries. According to an estimate from John Hopkins University, the novel coronavirus has killed more than 6,400 worldwide and …
Greta Thunberg urges campaigners to continue protests online amid coronavirus threat
The 17-year-old climate activist has urged her supporters to be safe but continue to ‘create awareness and advocate for change’. With the coronavirus outbreak being officially declared a global pandemic by WHO, Greta Thunberg encouraged her followers to “unite behind experts and science.” In a series of tweets, Thunberg wrote: “We can’t solve a crisis …