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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 May
Today's top stories: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpass 5 million globally; largest number of coronavirus cases reported in a single day; and Pakistan's PM warns 'millions facing starvat...
WHO reports most cases in one day, discusses funding plans - COVID-19 briefing
The agency shared plans for more flexible funding sources at Wednesday's regular press briefing.
'Millions facing starvation' - Global political and business leaders on the economic impact of COVID-19
The economic impact of COVID-19 on developing economies like Pakistan could ignite a severe humanitarian crisis if the international community does not step up support, the country's Prim...
‘Building back better’ – here’s how we can navigate the risks we face after COVID-19
The Forum’s Managing Director Saadia Zahidi discusses insights from the COVID-19 Risks Outlook report and the challenges the world will face as it grapples with the impact from the virus ...
New Zealand Prime Minister opens door to 4-day working week
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hinted businesses could consider a shorter working week to boost domestic tourism. Here’s what you need to know.
More, not less, multilateralism is needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic
The isolation politics of the past decade have been damaging. We now have the choice now to strengthen and rebuild multilateralism.
This Portugese care home is helping families visit relatives during the pandemic
The Montepio nursing home in Portugal has built an air-conditioned glass box to allow residents and their families to safely meet.
Daily global CO2 emissions ‘cut to 2006 levels’ during height of coronavirus crisis
The first peer-reviewed study on global CO2 emissions rates during the coronairus pandemic has been released, and it shows a significant drop in daily levels.
Coronavirus could put 4 million girls at risk of child marriage
World Vision, an international children's charity, has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic could put 4 million girls at risk of early and enforced marriage.
These 5 charts show our shifting behaviour around coronavirus
The threat of COVID-19 has of course changed habits, such as washing hands and avoiding crowds. But to what extent, and for how long? And how have people in different countries responded ...
Comics and cartoons are a powerful way to teach kids about COVID-19
Comics and cartoons can be a useful way for children to understand and contextualize coronavirus, writes expert in science communication Marina Joubert.
Coronavirus: how crisis helps us connect with strangers
A psychologist explains how COVID-19 is changing our behaviour, especially our heightened emotional connection with strangers and sense of community.