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Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown

$23$ February $2020$

Italian officials have cut short the Venice Carnival as they try to control what is now the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe.

Authorities in the Veneto region said the event would end later on Sunday, two days earlier than scheduled. Italy has by far the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, with $152$. Three people have died. Italy has imposed strict quarantine restrictions in two northern "hotspot" regions close to Milan and Venice.

About $50,000$ people cannot enter or leave several towns in Veneto and Lombardy for the next two weeks without special permisson. Even outside the zone, many businesses and schools have suspended activities, and sporting events have been cancelled. The BBC’s Mark Lowen described the situation just outside the zone. In neighbouring Austria, a train from Venice was stopped at the Austrian border after it emerged that two passengers had fever symptoms. Austria’s Interior Minister Karl Nehammer later confirmed to the BBC that the pair tested negative for coronavirus.

"All authorities have acted quickly and with great caution in this case," said Mr Nehammer in a statement. "The reporting chain worked without delay." Elsewhere, authorities in South Korea and Iran are battling to control rising numbers of infections. South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level".

The new strin of coronavirus, which originated last year in hubei province in China, causes a respiratory disease called Covid-19. China has seen more than $76,000$ infections and $2,442$ deaths.

Whats is happening in Italy?

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Saturday that "extraordinary measures" would come into force to try to stem the rising number of coronavirus cases.

He said the quarantine restrictions could last for weeks. Police, and if necessary the armed forces, will have the authority to ensure the regulations are enforced.

Angelo Borelli, the head of Italy’s Civil Protection Department, told reporters that $110$ of the confirmed cases were in Lombardy, with $21$ in Veneto with others in Emillia-Romagna and Lazio. Officials reported a third death on Sunday, an elderly woman from the town of Crema suffering from cancer. Italian officials say they are still trying to trace the source of the outbreak.

Universities in Milan have been closed and the city’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, said schools would also close their doors while the outbreak continued. "As a precauton I think that the schools have to be closed in Milan. I will propose to the president of the region to enlarge the precaution to the entire metropolitan city area. It is just a precaution, we don’t want to create panic," he said.

Meanwhile Giorgio Armani’s fashion show, scheduled to be held ____________ (I) Milan ____________ (II) Sunday, went ahead but without any media or buyers present. The show was livestreamed ____________ (III) its website, Instagram and Facebook pages.

(Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51602007)

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Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown

$23$ February $2020$

Italian officials have cut short the Venice Carnival as they try to control what is now the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe.

Authorities in the Veneto region said the event would end later on Sunday, two days earlier than scheduled. Italy has by far the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe, with $152$. Three people have died. Italy has imposed strict quarantine restrictions in two northern "hotspot" regions close to Milan and Venice.

About $50,000$ people cannot enter or leave several towns in Veneto and Lombardy for the next two weeks without special permisson. Even outside the zone, many businesses and schools have suspended activities, and sporting events have been cancelled. The BBC’s Mark Lowen described the situation just outside the zone. In neighbouring Austria, a train from Venice was stopped at the Austrian border after it emerged that two passengers had fever symptoms. Austria’s Interior Minister Karl Nehammer later confirmed to the BBC that the pair tested negative for coronavirus.

"All authorities have acted quickly and with great caution in this case," said Mr Nehammer in a statement. "The reporting chain worked without delay." Elsewhere, authorities in South Korea and Iran are battling to control rising numbers of infections. South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level".

The new strin of coronavirus, which originated last year in hubei province in China, causes a respiratory disease called Covid-19. China has seen more than $76,000$ infections and $2,442$ deaths.

Whats is happening in Italy?

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Saturday that "extraordinary measures" would come into force to try to stem the rising number of coronavirus cases.

He said the quarantine restrictions could last for weeks. Police, and if necessary the armed forces, will have the authority to ensure the regulations are enforced.

Angelo Borelli, the head of Italy’s Civil Protection Department, told reporters that $110$ of the confirmed cases were in Lombardy, with $21$ in Veneto with others in Emillia-Romagna and Lazio. Officials reported a third death on Sunday, an elderly woman from the town of Crema suffering from cancer. Italian officials say they are still trying to trace the source of the outbreak.

Universities in Milan have been closed and the city’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, said schools would also close their doors while the outbreak continued. "As a precauton I think that the schools have to be closed in Milan. I will propose to the president of the region to enlarge the precaution to the entire metropolitan city area. It is just a precaution, we don’t want to create panic," he said.

Meanwhile Giorgio Armani’s fashion show, scheduled to be held ____________ (I) Milan ____________ (II) Sunday, went ahead but without any media or buyers present. The show was livestreamed ____________ (III) its website, Instagram and Facebook pages.

(Adapted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51602007)

When was Carnival supposed to finish in Venice?

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The South Korean movie "Parasite" _____________ (WIN) the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, which means that it was the first non-English language movie to win the top prize.

It also was the first movie from South Korea to get a nomination at the Oscars. Before the Oscars, "Parasite" also won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, the Screen Actors Guild, and the Britsh Academy of Filme and Television Arts.

Director Bong Joon-ho said that the movie is "a continuation of all the Korean films that came before. It’s an extension of our history." The movie is about class struggles between the rich and poor.

(Adapted from https://www.newsinlevels.com/. 14 feb. 2020.)

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Generation Z News - Latest Characteristics, Research, and Facts

Generation Z (aka Gen Z, iGen, or centennials), refers to the generation that was bom between 1996-2010, following millennials. This generation has been raised on the internet and social media, with Fsome the oldest finishing college by 2020 and entering the workforce. Generation Z is the youngest, most ethnically-diverse, and largest generation in American history, comprising 27% of the US population. Pew Research recently defined Gen  as anyone born after 1997. Gen Z¹           up with technology, the internet, and social media, which sometimes causes them to be stereotyped as tech- addicted, anti-social, or "social justice warriors."

The average Gen Z got their first smart phone just before their twelfth birthday. They communicate primarily through social media and texts, and spend as much time on their phones as older generations do watching television.

The majority of Gen Zs prefer streaming services to traditional cable, as well as getting snackable content they can get on their phones and computers. Gen Z is the most ethnically diverse and largest generation in American history, and eclipses all other generations before it in embracing diversity and inclusion.

Adapted from https://www.businessinsider.com/generation-z

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10 Shorts Not to Miss at 2020's Annecy

 

“Came” (Camila Kater, Abano Produciónes, Doctela, Brazil, Spain)

 

Camila Kater's debut short is               fresh, unprejudiced reflection on femininity through successive stages of life. A resourceful documentary, “Came” mixes diverse techniques such as paint, watercolor, stop motion, 3ômm film and virtual imagery decomposition to obtain a harmonious, vindicating ensemble narrated by five women from childhood to old age, from around the world. Produced by Spain's Abano and Brazils Doctela, it premiered last year at Locarno, earning a special mention. Multiple further awards followed.

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Like students throughout California (USA), students in the West Contra Costa Unified school district, in Richmond, have coped with distance learning instituted this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, we are bringing you these students! reflections on their current experiences with distance learning and being out of school - what worked and what didn't. Students' remarks have been edited in some instances for clarity.

 

Nayeli Mercado, 15, sophomore, Richmond High

Before distance learning, my mental health was never great, but it was controllable. However, once quarantine
started, I have felt way more mentally exhausted because I can't go out. Also, I've been really emotional. I get really sad over little things or angry at things I shouldn't get angry about. I used to complain about school a lot but I kind of miss it now. I miss my friends, teachers, attending class. I miss school in general.

 

I Alizei De Leon, 15, sophomore, Middle College High I have about the same amount of homework, or maybe a little less in this second year since some teachers are trying to make this easier. Additionally, I don't have to study as much for tests anymore since some teachers have cancelled tests for the rest of the year... I spend about three to four hours on homework per day unless l've - already finished all my work that week. I'm getting through my classes, but I know that I will forget most of this information throughout the summer.

 

Ricardo Castillo, 17, senior, Richmond High At first, when this distance learning started, I thought the work was going to be easier. But then, as time passed, everything just fell apart. I'm behind in all of my classes and it's nearly impossible to catch up. I can't do the work on my own. I want to learn with my classmates. Distance learning changed a lot of things for me. I wasn't able to spend time with my friends and my last year of high school hasn't been what I expected at all.

 

Yashika Joshi, 17, senior, Aspire College Prep Academy Distance learning has been difficult. Its been hard to manage, teaching yourself through assignments... I try to do my work when everybody is asleep at night. If I was at school, I would've learned much more due to a teacher paying more attention. Teachers are assigning work on a daily basis, with 45 minutes to hour-long assignments for each class, all due at the end of the week. The workload has increased a lot. Some teachers have reached out (checked in) but not often.

 

Dana Reyes, 18, senior, Middle College High

My classes are all being taught virtually, through email, or through Google Classroom. I have pushed my self- determination to the max and I'm experiencing somethingvery strange. I am still receiving the content  but now I have to work twice as hard to understand the material. Sometimes, it is discouraging, and I get unmotivated, but I still try my best to finish early even though teachers and staff have been very flexible and understanding with due dates.

 

Mekayla Saechao, 16, junior, Richmond High

Distance learning for me so far has been difficult but manageable. Most of my classes consist of completing work that is posted on Google Classroom with a Zoom meeting every other week. I don't believe I'm learning as much as I would have in school because I'm not getting a lesson from my teachers every day. My teachers have helped a lot by answering questions about assignments quickly... To tell you the truth, it is a lot to manage since Im not physically at school, working with my classmates andteachers. But being at home in my comfort zone has
helped me become more organized with my works.

 

Monishila Maharaj, 18, senior, Richmond High

Although I have assignments from almost all of my classes every day, almost back-to-back, I always feel like I can do the work whenever I want to... It's like fighting with my brain daily to do the work or not to do the work. As much as I wouldn't want to do online learning, I know it benefits everyone by preventing them from getting sick from the virus.

 

Sarahi Yupit, 16, sophomore, Richmond High

tis hard to concentrate at home during distance learning because I don't feel motivated to do the work since there is nobody my age whereas at school, I feel motivated. It seems like its easier to do the tasks and stay on task. There are teachers who teach the actual material. They also motivate you to do your best.

Adapted from https://edsource.org/, posted on June 3

One of the students pointed out an advantage of studying from home during the pandemic.

 

Who is this student and what is the advantage mentioned?