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Pandemic Preparedness and Response
How has COVID-19 impacted people in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Phone surveys implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have highlighted the adverse social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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7 steps to ensure your COVID-19 test is as accurate as possible
Rapid antigen tests are now more accessible than ever in supermarkets and pharmacies, so it is important that everyone knows how to use them correctly.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: New COVID-19 variant emerges in South Africa; Europe tackles surging COVID-19 cases; UK data shows COVID-19 vaccination to be safe for pregnant women.
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Will COVID-19 relief plans reach the world’s poorest people?
COVID-19 relief programmes must intentionally include people living in extreme poverty to ensure a resilient and equitable economic recovery post-pandemic.
Future of Work
Young and ethnic minority workers were hardest hit at the start of COVID, but not anymore
The employment and hours of ethnic minorities recovered faster than the white ethnic majority.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 24 November
COVID-19 top news stories: New Zealand outlines plan to lift COVID-19 border restrictions; WHO warning on European COVID-19 deaths; South Korea reports record daily case level.
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This is how vaccines help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Vaccinated people carry a viral load in their body that is overall lower than that of unvaccinated people, so the virus cannot be transmitted as effectively.
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COVID-19: Men without university degrees suffered the most from pandemic job losses
Following the COVID-19 lockdown, only key workers were allowed to be physically present in their workspace, and men without degrees were most affected by unemployment.
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COVID-19: How can good oral health prevent severe symptoms?
There is enough evidence to suggest that taking care of your mouth could help prevent complications in the event of catching the virus.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 23 November
COVID-19 top news stories: US issues new travel warnings as infection rates surge in Europe; Pfizer reports its vaccine provides strong and long-term protection for adolescents; Expert pa...
Mental Health
COVID-19 is still causing parental burnout - do you know the symptoms?
Most UK parents are showing signs of burnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts explain parental burnout and what parents can do to help their mental health.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: New Zealand shifts COVID-19 strategy to living with coronavirus; Austria enters fourth COVID-19 lockdown; schools in South Korea open fully for the first time s...