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History tells us it is during a major crisis such as a war or extreme disaster that the beautiful and ugly are most distinguishable. The present Covid-19 outbreak is an excellent illustration. By the second day after the first Covid-19 case was made public, almost all face masks were sold out. Interestingly, the same evening,... 

The COVID-19 outbreak was an excellent opportunity to cover lost ground by showing off its leadership capabilities. Sadly, and naturally, leadership was found wanting. On the contrary, it shot its own foot with idiotic utterings, bizarre actions and inertia. The chief clown created the greatest faux pas with the “don’t... 

I am not a doctor but somehow my gut feelings tell me that there is something not right about the government's rationale that face masks should only be used when one is ill. It is akin to saying that when riding your motorbike, you put on the safety belt and helmet only when you meet with an accident. Or workers at construction...