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Africa
How has COVID-19 hit Africa? Here's what the data tells us
Here are some some key findings from Africa's epidemic, in addition to what we can learn from these in preparation for future pandemics.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 October
Top stories on Covid-19: India passed 1 billion vaccine doses administered; Italian study finds only very old or sick die of COVID-19 if vaccinated; US FDA approves Moderna and Johnson &a...
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 October
Top stories: Moscow imposes new COVID-19 restrictions; US study finds Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine highly protective in 12-18-year-olds; record daily rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore and Ro...
Global Health
What is tuberculosis and why are deaths rising?
Dr. Tereze Kasaeva, Director of the WHO's Global Tuberculosis Programme, explains what TB is and why Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 19 October
Top stories: India's vaccine campaign slows as output exceeds dose gap; Latvia announces COVID-19 lockdown; EU has exported more than a billion vaccine doses, says von der Leyen.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 October
Top stories: New Zealand vaccinates 2.5% of its population in one day; US to accept mixed vaccines doses from international travellers; Britain reports highest daily COVID-19 case total s...
Mental Health
This is how COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US
Depression among adults in the US tripled in early 2020 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. It has continued to rise, now affecting 1-in-3 Americans.
Africa
How can we tackle vaccine inequity in Africa?
Just 2.5% of the 6.4 billion vaccine doses administered globally, have been in given Africa, despite the continent making up 17% of the world’s population.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 October
Latvia cancels routine operations to free up beds; US donates additional 17 million vaccines to Africa; Palau hits 99% vaccinated.
COVID-19
COVID-19: How your emotions can affect your perception of time
Researchers in the US studied the relationship between emotion and perception of time during the pandemic. Time passed much quicker for positive thinkers.
Future of Economic Progress
Why we shouldn't overstate the pandemic's effect on productivity growth
Something is stirring at the microeconomic level but extrapolations to the macroeconomy are treacherous.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Financing Resilience in Post-COVID-19 Manufacturing and Supply Systems
This report examines the emerging financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the financial support activated within manufacturing.
Global Health
Is it a cold or COVID-19? An expert explains
Research in the UK shows COVID-19 symptoms can be similar to the common cold. So how can you tell the difference? Professor Tim Spector explains the data.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 October
Top stories: COVID-19 cases dropping across the Americas; India to resume vaccine exports; Melbourne, Australia set to exit COVID-19 lockdown next week.
COVID-19
New study shows 10 ways to better deal with trauma and stress
Fostering a sense of security, well-being, confidence, hope and resilience are all techniques to help us decrease stress or trauma in certain situations.