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COVID-19: Top science stories of the week, from hydroxychloroquine doubts to children’s resilience
Hydroxychloroquine trials halted amid safety fears, children up to 56% less likely than adults to be infected by coronavirus and more.
COVID-19 has disrupted addiction treatment: a neuroscientist answers our questions
Many of the services and treatments available to people recovering from drug addiction have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, putting thousands of lives at risk.
Coronavirus is worsening global financial fragility, according to the IMF
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the pandemic risks further amplifying pre-existing financial vulnerabilities.
New York’s plan to become a fairer city after COVID-19
New York City is framing its recovery from COVID-19 using the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. These include no poverty, zero hunger and good health.
Here are 4 ways Viet Nam has managed to control COVID-19
Vietnam became one of the first countries to report a COVID-19 infection outside of China, but no one has died from the disease. This is how the country responded.
The COVID-19 economy: does it mean the end of globalization?
COVID-19 could cause a drop of 13 to 32% in world merchandise trade this year, according to the World Trade Organization. Has globalization passed its peak?
How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area
Africa and its nations have the opportunity to develop the continent's free trade. These include building regional value chains and cross-border infrastructure investment.
UN chief: Our global recovery must include a plan for the ocean
Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean's makes the case for a 'blue-green' recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
Is a 3-day split week the way to get people back to work?
UK body proposes splitting the working week into two 3-day shifts in order to make workplaces safer and to enable more people to return to work.
Handwashing is not just for coronavirus - how good hygiene could help reduce antibiotic use
COVID-19 has put the focus on regularly cleaning our hands, but a new report reveals the impact such measures could also have on antimicrobial resistance.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 29 May
Today's top stories: 3 in 4 new cases in Spain diagnosed in just 2 cities. Chile announces free healthcare for healthworkers.
COVID-19 will accelerate the revolution in energy systems
Decentralized systems in which power is generated and stored where it will be used are more robust in the face of crises.