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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 April
Today's big stories: The US announces plan to reopen the country; the economy could face a double recession. And don't miss our podcast, World Vs Virus.
Sharing tools and data will help us beat COVID-19
We need to share data on transmission, symptoms, testing and hospital admissions to understand the impact of coronavirus around the world.
Embrace 'JOMO': psychologist Adam Grant shares lockdown tips in this week's podcast
The organizational psychologist shares work advice for COVID-19 lockdown and explains why we might gain 'post-traumatic growth' - all on this week's World Vs Virus podcast.
7 out of 10 global health leaders are men: Study
Shining a spotlight on the lack of gender diversity in the health sector, a new report calls for more action to close the gaps.
Coronavirus: Over 20 million Americans have now applied for unemployment benefit
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to impact the U.S. economy, with 20 million applications for unemployment benefits in the last month alone.
These people are raising millions for charity - on coronavirus lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has put on hold many key moments in the fundraising calendar, but this hasn’t stopped some raising massive amounts for charities, while still observing self-isola...
Coronavirus: Can online courses teach us how to be happy during lockdown?
With almost half of the world’s population now isolating, people are heading online to find courses and resources that could make a difference to their mental health.
'Ghosts' scare Indonesians indoors and away from COVID-19
In the Indonesian village of Kepuh, volunteers are dressing as ghosts to scare unsuspecting passerby into staying indoors, and away from the coronavirus.
What is New Zealand's 'elimination strategy' and how has it united the country?
Since the beginning, New Zealand has pursued a policy of elimination, resulting in strict lockdown measures. Everyone has united against COVID-19 - so far.
Nature’s comeback? No, the coronavirus pandemic threatens the world’s wildlife
Despite promising signs that lack of human activity had lead to flourishing wildlife across the world, loss of income is causing some people to exploit the environment.
Explainer: What is contact tracing and how can it help fight the new coronavirus?
Contact tracing is the process of tracking infected people and everyone they have come into contact with, in an attempt to stop the spread of a disease.
The argument for suspending debt payments for emerging economies throughout the pandemic
Economists Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff argue it's short-sighted for creditors to expect debt repayments from countries who need those resources to combat COVID-19.