In a Brazilian care facility, a"hug curtain" was developed to allow elderly patients to have the warmth of an embrace without the threat of a coronavirus infection.
These are among the stories of grit - and humanity's refusal to be cowed by seemingly overwhelming challenges - that will be on display in a Straits Times photo exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore from Saturday. The exhibition, which celebrates the best in visual and interactive journalism, comprises The Straits Times Photo exhibition and the World Press Photo exhibition.
It was the first hug the elderly woman had received in five months, as carers had been ordered to keep physical contact with the vulnerable to an absolute minimum. ST photo editor Stephanie Yeow said:"Climate change is a worldwide issue and we are not spared. Our photojournalists, like everyone else, have been grounded at home so there's no better time to take a closer look at our own backyard, to examine the topics that affect us."
Executive photojournalist Mark Cheong, whose photographs on Singapore's coastlines will be featured in the display, said strong visuals play an important role in getting people's attention when it comes to climate change.
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