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Geo-economics
COVID-19, US GDP and productivity loss: What we know
New research looks at the impact of productivity loss in contact-intensive industries on US GDP during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Governance
This is how much house prices have increased in countries around the world
The majority of countries in IMF's Global House Price Index saw a rise in house prices over the pandemic. These prices have continued to soar recently.
COVID-19
Drifting apart: Lockdowns have taken a toll on our close relationships, study shows
A study in Australia has shown how many of us have been struggling with isolation and loneliness, unable to maintain close relationships with our friends.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 October
Top stories: Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 booster shot showed high efficacy in study; Mixing indoors driving Europe rise in cases; US calls for WTO members to support intellectual propert...
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.