In some key respects, a war and a pandemic do pose similar challenges and require similar responses. Camus continued: “There have been as many plagues in the world as there have been wars, yet plagues and wars always find people equally unprepared. When war breaks out, people say: ‘It won’t last long, it’s too stupid.’ And war is certainly too stupid, but that doesn’t prevent it from lasting. Home Office releases 300 from detention centres amid Covid-19 pandemic Read moreThe language of war divides communities. In this epic global confrontation – some even call it the third world war – symbolism matters.

Source: The Guardian March 21, 2020 15:56 UTC