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Japan: mass suicide

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Covid-19 is not the only one emergency in Japan: the land of the Rising Sun is now plagued by a mental health crisis. The National Police Agency said suicides surged to 2,153 in October alone, with more than 17,000 people taking their own lives  this year to date. Experts have warned that the pandemic could lead to a mental health crisis. Mass unemployment, social isolation, and anxiety are taking their toll on people globally.In Japan,  government statistics  show suicide claimed more lives in October than Covid-19 has over the entire year to date.The monthly number of Japanese suicides rose to 2,153 in October, according to Japan's National Police Agency.As of Friday, Japan's total Covid-19 toll was 2,087, the health ministry said. Experts say the pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues due to prolonged lockdowns, isolation from family members, unemployment and other financial concerns, and a lack of school structure.  Japanese authorities increased s...

Covid Royal Christmas

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  Duke William with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The picture was taken earlier this month by The Duchess. This year is going to look different due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Not only for common people, but also for the royals. According to a source who spoke to People magazine, the Queen and Prince Philip are currently in isolation at Windsor Castle and to be determined on whether they’ll even head to the Sandringham Estate at all. William and Kate for their part are “are waiting to hear about government guidelines just like everyone else” and while “The children miss their great-granny” it’s “the  same rules  for them as everyone.” Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, on the other hand, will be spending Christmas in Los Angeles where they’re currently living with their young son Archie. The entire royal family potentially being apart for the holidays is a break from the norm—but apparently the  Queen  might be relieved due to how in...