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Week 5 of lockdown. And it must be starting to feel very boring. Are you running out of ways to keep yourselves busy? Let's have a look at how to make the best of this lockdown Mauritian-style!

All schools in Mauritius are closed since the lockdown was announced. Still, international schools have implemented homeschooling to help their students during this complicated period. Kirsty Lallchand, Head of Dukesbridge Primary school, talks to us about the challenges and benefits of homeschooling.

Other than the nationwide lockdown, another ship was run aground off the Western coast of the country, officers from the Ministry of Commerce are cracking down on abusive prices and blood banks are running very low on blood...

Mauritius, you would have noticed it by now, is an absolute melting pot of cultures and religions. Four main religious groups can be found amongst the Mauritian population: Islam, Hinduism, Christianism and Buddhism.

South Africa, Melbourne and several cities across the world are going back into lockdown. At the same time, other countries are reopening their borders. Here's an update on the pandemic situation across the world…

Since the beginning of this year, the Coronavirus epidemic has flung itself to every corner of the earth, affecting roughly 150 countries. Countries like Spain and Italy are completely shutting down. The United States is severely restricting air traffic from Europe. People in almost every country are becoming increasingly concerned for their loved ones, especially their elders. Stocks are plummeting and workers in almost every sector are on the brink of losing money. Below are the testimonials of °µÍø½ûÇøs in countries most affected by the outbreak.

We are Lynda & Lawrie Lock. We have lived on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico since October 2008. Seven kilometers long and a kilometer wide the island is a fifteen-minute boat ride from the large tourist mecca of Cancun.

My name is Gail, I was born in the Philippines but immigrated to Canada as a young child with my family. I currently live in Porto, Portugal's second-largest metropolitan area, located in the north on the Atlantic coast. Spain is an hour to the north and about two hours to the east.

Julia comes from Brazil. Following her stay in Colombia, she decided to look for new opportunities abroad. She landed in Hong Kong 6 years ago for an internship. Nowadays, she works for a non profit organization and enjoys the nature during her free time.

Angela comes from the UK. Following her stay in Dubai, she moved to Barbados three years ago with her husband who received a job offer there.

Head of the Alliance Française of Melbourne, Michel has been living in Australia for eight months. He shares with us his feelings about the country and the Alliance Française's actions.

Barrie comes from Southwest England. Novelist and writer, he moved to Spain 13 years ago. He now lives in the Canary Islands where he writes newspaper columns and blogs.

I'm Marta. I'm originally from Spain and now I live in Suzhou, China. Previously I also lived in Beijing and Shanghai. I work as a translator and mobile game tester for a Chinese company.

Melinda comes from California. She used to work in the IT sector in France and England before moving to Italy. She is now a full-time writer and blogger in Florence, Italy.

John comes from the US. Having met his wife during his stay in Hawaii, he moved to Thailand 8 years ago. He now lives in Bangkok where he works in the IT sector.

Despite his young age, Thomas already travelled the world: Europe, Asia, Middle East... He recently settled in Brittany, in the West of France, to work for a young and promising start-up. He shares with us his views on living in this country...

Sean comes from South Africa. Former professional truck driver, he traveled to 35 countries since 1994. He settled in Genk with his wife Sabine five years ago and now works in automotive production.

I am a small town girl from Arkansas/Texas that wants to explore the world one memory at a time. After I got married I was blessed with the initials EAT, so there the idea for my blog. My blog is all about our adventures, packing up, exploring, and learning other cultures.

Isabel comes from Mexico. She moved to Slovenia two years ago to be with the man of her life, a Slovenian. Both now live in a small town in the Dolenska Region.

Semi-retired British °µÍø½ûÇø, Mike settled in the island of Menorca with his partner. Enjoying the tranquility and friendliness of the region, he shares with us his concerns following the vote on Brexit and his willingness to stay here.

British °µÍø½ûÇø, David moved to Spain with his partner Diane to retire and enjoy a warm relaxed climate in Cordoba. Following the referendum on Brexit, he shares with us his concerns and his daily °µÍø½ûÇø life.

Danielle comes from Grenada and spent 12 years in the UK. She moved to Lima last year with her fiance Steven. She particularly enjoys traveling and blogging during her free time.

Cristin comes from Florida. She moved to Sydney six years ago with her husband following his job posting. She is now the mom of a 3 years old daughter.

Rachel Barnetson was transferred to Australia a few years ago. She keeps a very good memory of her life in Melbourne. Back to the UK, she still works for Hays, the world's leading recruitment company. She gives us an overview of the off-shore recruitment market for Australia and New Zealand.

Philippe Michecoppin comes from France but is a globetrotter at heart. After having lived in Spain, Italy and Greece, he settled in Switzerland in 2005. Philippe has been with the Adecco Group for the past 21 years. In 2011, he took the lead of the Candidate International Mobility programme. Since then, his mission has been to restructure and enhance the international recruitment services offered by the Adecco Group to its clients, candidates and associates.

Launia was born in France. For years, she traveled Africa, Europe and America before moving to Mexico 10 years ago. She has now retired and enjoys her relaxed pace of life.

I am Peter, from Bristol, England. I had an offer to come and work in Mauritius and it seemed an opportunity too good to miss. I packed all my belongings into two suitcases and 10 packing cases, I caught the plane and moved 7,000 miles away.

Anna comes from Bulgaria. It's been 16 years since she moved to the USA. Nowadays, she owns an insurance agency and spends her free time fishing, cruising and attending events.

Van comes from California. She moved to the Philippines four and a half years ago with her daughter to study Nursing. She particularly enjoys going to the beach, partying and blogging.

Richard comes from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Music teacher, he settled in Ho Chi Minh City in September 2013 following several trips. Nowadays, he also runs a trading business.

Garrett grew up in New York, USA. After spending a few years in North Carolina and in Wyoming, he moved to Germany four months ago. Garrett particularly enjoys flying and writing.

My name is Grace and I currently live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I was born in the Philippines but moved to Japan when I was 19 and lived there for more than 10 years before relocating to Dubai with my family in 2007.

British °µÍø½ûÇø, Sarah moved to Algarve in February 2015 with her partner. Autism specialist, freelance writer and blogger, she now enjoys a slower pace of life than back home.

Mike comes from British Columbia, Canada. He moved to Cuenca almost two years ago with his cat. Former Internet engineer, he now enjoys the easy-going local lifestyle along with his girlfriend's family and friends.

David comes from Texas, USA. Following a trip in 2013, he moved to Puerto Rico with his wife and two sons last year. David particularly enjoys the natural beauty and the laid back pace of life.

Anastassia Beliakova is responsible for developing strong links between the Global Chamber Network and the UK Chambers of Commerce. She tells us more about the main steps to set up a company or develop a business abroad.

Terry comes from Oregon. Following her stay in Mexico, Central America and South America for several years, she decided to move to Sayulita with her husband. She has now retired and enjoys writing books and blogs.

I was born in Portland, Oregon but spent 2005-2014 in San Diego, California. I moved to Colombia in May of 2014 when my husband received a two year assignment in Bogotá.

Diya comes from Louisiana. Volunteer and writer, she moved to Qingdao, China, in 2015 following her stay in Indonesia. Nowadays, she keeps herself busy teaching in poor schools on a voluntary basis.

English °µÍø½ûÇø, Tracey moved permanently to rural Bulgaria with her partner Paul in March 2012. Nowadays, they keep themselves busy renovating their property and taking care of their garden and animals.

Chandan comes from India. He moved to Adelaide two years ago following a job opportunity. Chandan particularly enjoys photography and joining meet up groups.

US °µÍø½ûÇø, KC has spent several years in Vienna before moving back to her home country. Nowadays, she lives and works in a management position in Vienna. She particularly enjoys the quality of life, cultural events and green spaces.

Mel comes from Queensland, Australia. During a holiday visit to Edinburgh, she fell in love with the city. She decided to make it her home five years ago.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, when Tayto crisps were the only crisps worth eating, I've been flitting around the Northern Hemisphere for what seems like a lifetime.

Mark comes from New Zealand. Following his stay in the Czech Republic, he moved to Grenoble in July 2015. Freelance English teacher, he particularly enjoys exploring the surroundings.

Abbey comes from England. She moved to Dubai four years ago with her husband who was offered a job there. They now have a one and a half years old son and a grumpy cat.

Stuart is originally from England. He accidentally landed in the Netherlands in 2001 following a job offer. He now lives in Friesland with his Dutch wife and daughter.

Debra comes from Brisbane. She moved to Bagni di Lucca twelve years ago with her husband. Former fashion designer, she now enjoys the Italian climate and working in her garden.

I am Lyra from the Philippines. We moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2009. My husband's company set up their site in Vietnam and so, we moved.

Passionate about soccer, Jackie left California, her home city, five years ago for Germany. She now lives in Erfurt with her boyfriend, who also plays soccer, and his two cats.