Interview - Miriam Calleja Shaw

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You have recently published a book called COVID-19and the Virus that Shook the World . It provides a sobering look at virus infections and pandemics, with particular emphasis on the COVID-19 strain. Presently, the cases have diminished in Europe but the spread has moved elsewhere. However, how safe is ‘safe’ at the moment? With the way things are evolving with the ’new’ coronavirus, it’s very difficult to answer this question. The WHO just last weekend warned that the worst may be yet to come. We are certainly witnessing an atrocious amount of deaths and illness in the US. We don’t yet know with certainty which factors are affecting the progression of the pandemic. Indeed we don’t even know about all the symptoms that appear with COVID-19 infection. The relative ‘safety’ is different for everyone, depending on the state of their immunity and certain other factors. For a person with average health who isn’t too old, the danger of getting severely ill may be low – but we need to
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10 University Art Classes You Can Take for Free Online

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Possibly, the disillusionment of finally giving long-deferred projects 'a go', has kicked in. You didn't write an earth shattering novel. You're not fluent in Danish and Sanskrit. You're just heavier around the midriff because you spent most of your time refreshing Facebook and watching Netflix. Then why not put to good use those recently toned gluteal muscles and actually learn something new, from the comfort of your living room?

 HERE IS A LIST of 10 free online courses which might tickle your interest, from Universities such as Harvard, Yale and MIT. The subjects are varied, ranging from Antiquities Traffic and Art Crime, to Photography Basics and Beyond, and The Psychology of Art and Creativity. They don't require a huge commitment but you're sure to gain a lot because, let's face it, the old cliché is actually true: one can never know enough.

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