The pandemic threatens charities’ cashflow meaning they may have to lay off staff just when they are needed most. Here’s what we can do to tackle that

Simon O'Connell 02 Apr 2020

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COVID-19 proves that media’s value is growing – but we need to find better ways to measure it

New World Economic Forum research shows between 80% and 90% of people consume news and entertainment for an average of 24 hours during a typical week.

Stefan Hall and Cathy Li 02 Apr 2020

COVID-19

How can we save lives and the economy? Lessons from the Spanish Flu pandemic

Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as social distancing can have positive effects on the economy, through limiting spikes in infections and avoiding mass casualties.

Sergio Correia and Stephan Luck · Liberty Street Economics 02 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus: 9 ways you can support gender equality from your home

Social distancing measures have presented physical barriers to activism, but UN Women explain how you can keep up your support for gender equality whilst at home during the COVID-19 pande...

UN Women · Medium 02 Apr 2020

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COVID-19: Why hoarding supplies is human nature, according to a psychologist

Thousands of consumers panic bought food as news of COVID-19 spread. A behavioral neuroscientist explains why hoarding food is embedded in our nature.

Stephanie Preston · The Conversation 02 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus and capitalism: How will the virus change the way the world works?

Economist Mariana Mazzucato believes that the COVID-19 pandemic will shine light onto societal and economic systems all across the world, exposing some of the flaws of a capitalist society.

Mariana Mazzucato · Project Syndicate 02 Apr 2020

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West Africans are switching from cash to mobile money because of COVID-19

Africans are being urged to switch to digital payments to reduce the coronavirus risks associated with exchanging cash.

Reuters Staff · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 02 Apr 2020

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Why coronavirus could reverse progress on closing the gender pay gap

COVID-19 is changing economies by forcing companies to cut pay for low-paid sectors as staff are laid off, and many women are forced to look after children or elderly relatives.

Christine Murray and Thomson Reuters Foundation · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 02 Apr 2020

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Here’s what astronauts and submariners say about coping with self-isolation

Some down-to-earth advice to help you get through the week if you’re struggling with the disruption to normal life caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sean Fleming 02 Apr 2020

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COVID-19 in Africa: insights from our media briefing with WHO

Join in to our third Africa Media briefing with the World Health Organization (WHO) on COVID-19 in Africa.

Beatrice Di Caro 02 Apr 2020

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In pictures: this is what social distancing looks like around the world

A quarter of the world’s population is in lockdown, and when people are allowed outdoors, they are expected to keep apart. Some images from across the globe.

Douglas Broom 02 Apr 2020

Arts and Culture

How to stay creative and keep your family sane during lockdown – from one of the world’s best teachers

From giving children time to transition to homeschooling to practical tips on creativity, here’s advice from the winner of the 2018 Global Teacher Prize.

Kate Whiting 02 Apr 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic could have huge knock-on effects on women's health, says the UN

Unless we act now to bolster maternal health and domestic-violence support, the COVID crisis's impact on women around the world could be catastrophic.

Peter Beech 02 Apr 2020

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6 things to know about coronavirus today, 2 April

US jobless claims soar to new record, how South Korea contained COVID-19, how the tourism industry has been impacted and why WHO officials are "deeply concerned" about the latest developm...

Linda Lacina 02 Apr 2020

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