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'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected, according to WHO
The World Health Organization advises countries against issuing “immunity passports” or “risk-free certificates” to people who have been infected.
Here’s how to achieve gender equality after the pandemic
The expansive reach of COVID-19’s economic damage requires a massive and coordinated response at the global level. It must be done with gender in mind.
How to plan your company’s future during the pandemic
Businesses need to look beyond the business continuity or liquidity issues caused by the pandemic and think about how to thrive in a post-crisis world.
In pictures: nature reclaims quiet public places during the pandemic
From a kangaroo to a coyote, how animals are emerging in the strange calm of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Traffic light for bathroom break is new normal in coronavirus Italy
One factory in Italy has an innovative solution to make sure workers keep safe distances apart - a traffic light system for the toilets to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Bill Gates explains how the world can use science to tackle the crisis
Tackling COVID-19 will require innovations in testing, treatment, vaccines and policies in order to limit the spread of the virus and minimize the damage.
India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown
Officials in India and Pakistan have announced some easing of the restrictions imposed to tackle the outbreak of coronavirus and reduce its spread.
Coronavirus: 5 reasons to be hopeful for the future
A professor of biology looks at what has been done, what is working and how things might look in the future if we do get a second wave of the coronavirus.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 25 April
Five top stories to read to understand how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the world, from the impact on Ramadan to how businesses see the recovery.
WHO launches global initiative to create equitable access to COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
Eradicating COVID-19 will require getting diagnostics, treatments and vaccines to all, the World Health Organization said at a briefing on Friday.
How the COVID-19 crisis inspired this major Italian city to transform its polluted streets – for good
Milan has announced an ambitious plan to turn 35 kilometres of city roads into pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly zones that fight pollution and COVID-19.
Toxic lockdowns, how to avoid global depression and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: what COVID-19 does to your body and how Germany is keeping down recorded deaths.