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Spotlight on vaccines: COVID-19 vaccinations for children and new vaccines in development
Over 11 billion COVID-19 vaccines have been given and the focus is shifting to children. But how safe are they and what other vaccines are being developed?
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: North Korea reports COVID-19 outbreak; US passes 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deaths; Shanghai plans to ease restrictions from 1 June.
Ukraine
Food prices: Why are they increasing and when will they go back down?
Consumers have experienced the most significant shock in global food prices in more than a generation. A food economist explains the reasons behind the high prices.
Media, Entertainment and Information
How has the pandemic affected children's screen time?
US parents are concerned about the very high screen time of their children, as they struggled to juggle work and childcare demands during lockdowns: Pew Research Center
Davos 2022
COVID-19 has equipped us with a toolbox to tackle future pandemics
Two years of innovation and learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have equipped us with the tech and experience to effectively manage future outbreaks.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants?
Omicron’s swift spread has given it more opportunities to mutate. This is why sub-variants are emerging, with some highly effective at reinfecting people.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: New data for COVID-19 pandemic excess deaths; COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Americas; US urged to end pre-departure testing.
COVID-19
This is how COVID-19 has changed consumption habits for men and women
Men report they hadn't missed certain goods and services during lockdown, while women attribute reduced expenditures to perceived financial constraints.
COVID-19
Here's how COVID-19 fiscal support has affected our spending behaviour
COVID-19 saw an increase in fiscal support for people. But how has that impacted our spending habits? Data suggests a positive correlation, say researchers.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: Africa experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases; EU estimates up to 80% of the population has had COVID-19; measles cases jump as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Media
Which countries spend the most time on social media?
Global internet users spend on average 147 minutes a day on social media. Emerging markets are logged in longest, probably due to their younger populations
COVID-19
Mental health, inequality and trust: What we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world reflects on more than two years of upheaval, research reveals some of key things learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental Health
Mental health: How COVID-19 affected students in the US
About 37% of US school students said their mental health suffered during the pandemic, with such issues more common among lesbian, gay or bisexual students
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: G20 agrees to fund for global pandemic preparedness; COVID-19 cases down in the Americas; Many countries easing restrictions.
COVID-19
What COVID-19 taught us about collaboration – 7 lessons from the frontline
The shock of COVID-19 has sparked a new spirit of collaboration and unusual alliances. The path to an inclusive, just and sustainable world is stronger if platforms for collective action ...
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