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Could this COVID-19 ‘health passport’ be the future of travel and events?
Rising COVID-19 infection rates pose a threat to global tourism and large events. CovidPass is a new app that acts as a health passport to prove travellers and participants are virus-free...
6 months on from declaring ‘a public health emergency’, WHO says COVID-19’s future is up to us
The Director-General calls for ongoing vigilance and preventative measures as the virus continues to accelerate.
Here's what a poll of global businesses reveals about the post-pandemic world
A HSBC survey shows companies are in step with a public clamouring for change post-COVID. Governments should help businesses make investments for a low-carbon, high-tech economy.
COVID-19: Why investing in youth will future-proof the economy
More than one in six young people are out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling youth unemployment is crucial to countries’ economic recovery.
Trade barriers are slowing plastic-pollution action. Here’s how to fix this
Governments and firms must collaborate to scale the circular economy at a global level.
Data is the new gold. This is how it can benefit everyone – while harming no one
A new World Economic Forum paper highlights how businesses can use data to generate top-line value while preserving privacy and stakeholders' interests.
Factory workers face a major COVID-19 risk. Here’s how AI can help keep them safe
As global manufacturers reopen their factories amid the coronavirus pandemic, find out how artificial intelligence tools can help prevent second-wave outbreaks.
What does ‘excess deaths’ mean – and can it give a clearer picture of the number of coronavirus fatalities?
Each country records deaths slightly differently, so the excess mortality measure smoothes out some of these discrepancies and helps us compare countries more accurately.
Big UK businesses predict a slow economic recovery
A survey by Deloitte with over 100 Chief Financial Officers from large British companies highlights a common pessimistic economic outlook for pandemic recovery.
Over 40% of Americans are more at risk of severe COVID-19
4 in 10 US adults have a pre-existing health condition that puts them more at risk of severe COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The UK’s BAME groups are more likely to have lost their jobs in lockdown
The UK’s COVID-19 lockdown has had a disproportionate economic impact on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and migrant groups.
How East Asia has controlled coronavirus, and what it means for its recovery
The COVID-19 death toll in countries in East Asia, including Vietnam and Singapore, has been low compared to western nations. This could be why.