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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 January
Top stories: Beijing steps up COVID-19 measures; US economic relief; Germany considering border curbs.
This Indian designer is turning waste PPE into mattresses for COVID-19 patients
She takes used personal protective equipment (PPE) from clinics...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 19 January
Top stories: Israel sharing COVID-19 data with Pfizer; IMF says more resources needed to help heavily indebted countries; Brazil begins vaccination programme.
COVID-19: Why virtual mental health care could be here to stay
2020 saw the digital transfer of many services, and mental health care was no different. It seems the switch could be here to stay, as virtual services prove popular.
Most Europeans plan to curb flying, eat less meat for climate, EU poll says
Once restrictions lift, most Europeans say they plan to eat less meat and fly less frequently to combat climate change according to an EIB survey.
COVID-19 is pushing Americans out of cities and into the country
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many in the US to want to swap city living for a rural life, according to a new survey. Remote working could make the dream a reality.
Building trust: Here’s what you need to know about The Davos Agenda 2021
More than 1,200 leaders from business, government and civil society from 60 countries will convene virtually to discuss the overarching theme of "A Crucial Year to Rebuild Trust".
Why philanthropists must support a free COVID vaccine
We will not recover from COVID-19 until we ensure vaccine access to all people, in all countries, without delay. But who will set the terms?
Food got more expensive in 2020. This chart shows how
Global food prices in December were the highest for any month in the last six years, according to the FAO Food Price Index.
Barcelona's new 10-year plan to make the city even greener
Barcelona has unveiled a new 10-year plan, whereby 1-in-3 streets in the residential and commercial area will be turned into green zones.
COVID-19: UK supermarkets call for police to enforce mask wearing
The British Retail Consortium said there had been incidents of violence against shop workers over the enforcement of mask wearing.
Has lockdown completely distorted your sense of time? This could be why
Studies carried out in the UK, France, Italy and Argentina show widespread distortion to the passage of time during periods of strict COVID-19 restrictions.