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Stay up to date on the current situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus and its effects on global health, the economy, and more.
Find more information from the World Health Organization here.
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus from the WHO can be found here.
Our COVID-19 Transformation Map can be found on our Strategic Intelligence Platform.
Gender Parity
COVID-19 has harmed girls' education. Here's what needs to be done
Evidence suggests that the pandemic may slow or reverse girls' previous educational gains, and urgent action is needed to ensure girls return to school.
Africa
These young Africans are translating content into local languages to fight the pandemic
The WikiAfrica programme translates online content into nearly 20 African languages, including Twi, Swahili, Afrikaans and Dagbani.
COVID-19
Here's why post-COVID-19 recovery plans should focus on care work
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role that care workers play and reform in the sector should be part of pandemic recovery plans.
COVID-19
Heading back to the cinema, theatre or a concert? Here are 3 ways the arts are adapting to COVID-19
Still reeling from the financial fallout of the pandemic, the arts sector is finding novel ways to make live shows a safe space for audiences.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 April
Top stories: Study suggests P1 variant in Brazil is mutating; WTO head lays out global action to boost vaccine access; More than 200,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in India.
COVID-19
Why COVID-19 government support needs to be tailored and targeted
Governments must tailor their fiscal policy response to COVID-19, with the IMF recommending targeted support to vulnerable homes and focused support to viable firms.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 April
Top stories: J&J vaccine paused in United States amidst blood clot fears; Sweden infections become second highest in Europe; Dutch government extends COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19
Coronavirus vaccine passports: everything you need to know
Vaccine passports for coronavirus could help ease lockdowns. However, lawmakers and civil rights groups have raised multiple equality and privacy concerns.
COVID-19
Coronavirus vaccine passports: everything you need to know
Vaccine passports for coronavirus could help ease lockdowns. However, lawmakers and civil rights groups have raised multiple equality and privacy concerns.
Behavioural Sciences
Lockdown has impacted cognitive function - but socializing again can boost it
COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a range of cognitive and mental health issues, even among people who had no previous psychological problems. But socialising can help.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 13 April
Top stories: WTO head seeks solutions to 'glaring' vaccine inequality; Antonio Guterres suggests tax to tackle post-pandemic inequality; India reports more than 160,000 new COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19
When will life return to 'pre-COVID normal'?
A new World Economic Forum-Ipsos survey asked participants when they felt life would return to something like a pre-COVID normal - with mixed opinions globally.