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If a vaccine doesn't work, social entrepreneurs fight COVID and top stories of the week
Also read about 5 ways to reset post-COVID labour markets and how COVID-19 first spread.
COVID-19: what is the R number?
Governments are monitoring it closely to decide whether to lift their lockdowns. But what actually is the “reproduction number”, and how do we keep it low?
How drones are helping to battle COVID-19 in Africa – and beyond
Medical delivery drones have been supplying clinics in Africa for several years. Now they’re being deployed in the fight against coronavirus and are being trialed in the US.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 8 May
Today's top stories: US unemployment rate surges to 14.7% for April; UN chief warns of 'tsunami of hate'; children quiz a doctor about COVID-19.
How to build children’s resilience, and your own, amid coronavirus unknowns
Coronavirus has created huge uncertainty and challenges for children around the world. These steps could help them emerge more resilient from the crisis.
Green hydrogen's time has come, say advocates eying post-pandemic world
Supporters of green hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels hope post COVID investments in energy could accelerate a transition to a 'hydrogen economy'.
The importance of climate education in a COVID-19 world
Teaching children about climate change can affect their parents' behaviour too - which is why we need a national climate change education programme in schools.
Why are there so many drugs to kill bacteria, but so few to tackle viruses?
Antibiotics have been widely used since World War 2, but antivirals much less so. The reason? Viruses, like COVID-19, use our own cells to multiple.
5 tips for supporting mental health during COVID-19
Classic face-to-face treatment must evolve to support the demands of so many people in need of emotional support services.
What should we tell the kids? Children quiz a doctor on this week's World Vs Virus podcast
TV doctor, Ranj Singh, joins a Zoom call with three inquisitive children to answer their questions about the pandemic. Listen to this week's WVV podcast.
How the Fourth Industrial Revolution can help us beat COVID-19
The tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, from Big Data to AI, combined with the right leadership have helped many countries respond to COVID-19.
How to talk to children about COVID-19, by TV's Dr Ranj
Dr Ranj Singh regularly talks to millions of children about illness, on his BBC TV show 'Get Well Soon'. He shares his tips on how to communicate with youngsters about COVID-19.