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Inequality has fuelled the pandemic. A windfall tax could help end it
A new analysis shows that inequality in income and wealth does far more damage than simply creating unfair societies. It is time to tackle inequality.
The global education crisis is even worse than we thought. Here's what needs to happen
Students now potentially risk losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value because of COVID-19-related school closures and economic shocks.
New study shows impact of boosters on protection against Omicron
Researchers at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard have shown the impact of booster shots on immunity against the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Inclusion, walkability will be key to rebuilding cities after the COVID-19 pandemic
As cities have been hit the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to create sustainable cities that promote health has been highlighted.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: Germany recommends COVID-19 booster for 12 to 17-year-olds; 100 million COVID-19 shots rejected because of short shelf life; minimum self-isolation period cut i...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 13 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: WHO - Omicron less severe than Delta but still poses danger for unvaccinated; COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rising in the United States; Denmark set to o...
10 COVID-19 lessons that will change the post-pandemic future
The pandemic is far from over, but the COVID-19 lessons we've learned so far can help us beyond the current emergency.
What will our long-term peace with COVID-19 look like?
A growing familiarity with COVID-19, effective vaccines and political considerations have nudged us away from a hot war and closer to a stalemate.
Meaningful conversations can transform our world, here’s how
Transforming everyday smalltalk into meaningful conversations can change perspectives and cause social change. There are four key principles to do so.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 12 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu, say WHO; Omicron-specific vaccines might be needed; record daily COVID-19 cases reported in numerous countries.
Achieving COVID-19 vaccine equity means overcoming hesitancy
In order to achieve COVID-19 vaccine equity, businesses need to offer logistical expertise and infrastructure to deliver COVID-19 vaccines. Leveraging brand trust to combat disinformation...
Parklets, traffic-free zones and outdoor eating: how COVID is transforming our cities
A 2020 review of city-based COVID-19 innovations show how councils have trialled and retrofitted in ways that were unthinkable before the pandemic hit.