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Covid-19 indirectly killed far more older adults than we thought
Between March and August, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 225,530 more deaths than previous years’ averages, but only 150,500 related to COVID-19.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 October
Top stories: New data on world trade; experimental vaccines to be offered in Chinese city; Spanish minister issues warning.
Does Remote Work Impact Productivity? Here's What Leaders Think
Remote work productivity might not be up to the mark for many companies. Here's what leaders think about how remote work is impacting employee productivity.
Why COVID-19 could force millions of women to quit work - and how to support them
COVID-19 has intensified work, childcare and housework pressures. Senior-level women are under significantly more pressure than their male counterparts.
Dashboard for a New Economy Towards a New Compass for the Post-COVID Recovery
The report builds on the latest economic policy research as well as extensive consultations with the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the New Economic Agenda and a growing ...
The economic consequences of COVID-19: Why no country is immune
Economists have used a multi-country econometric model, augmented with global volatility threshold variables, to measure COVID-19's impact - and possible solutions.
How the global coronavirus stimulus could put Paris Agreement on track
Governments have committed over $12 trillion to support their economies during COVID-19. It's vital this money is used to support sustainable, green investment for the longevity of the pl...
People are as concerned about climate change as about infectious diseases, survey finds
Pew Research Center has shown how citizens in different countries rank the threat of climate change and infectious diseases.
Immunity from COVID-19 could last for up to 7 months, according to a new study
The study by Arizona University has shown that high-quality antibodies are still being produced five to seven months after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Seniors in these developed countries are skipping flu shots
South Korea is the country with the highest number of those 65+ that are vaccinated, with 85.1% of the population.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 October
Top stories: Global cases pass 40 million; tough new restrictions across Europe; Europe should learn lessons from Asia, says WHO.
Here’s how to rebuild trust in international travel
We need a global solution for countries to trust each other's health records for safer travel and trade to resume while vaccines are under development.