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Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined
Originally, scientists believed the virus may have developed in bats and later pangolins. However, genomic comparisons suggest that the SARS-Cov-2 virus is the result of a recombination b...
Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus
Public health officials from governments around the world are advising everyone, especially those most vulnerable to infection, to self-isolate or practice social distancing. So what is it?
The Spanish flu and the global impact of the largest influenza pandemic in history
The Spanish Flu was the largest influenza pandemic in history, it has long served as a warning to prepare for outbreaks, such as COVID-19 coronavirus.
Coronavirus: These products work best to kill the virus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends daily disinfection for frequently touched surfaces. Here are the most effective cleaning solutions to keep your home free of g...
Working from home? Here's how to run a really great virtual meeting
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a huge increase in the numbers of people working from home - and that means meetings conducted via webcam. Here's how to do it right.
This is how the world's oldest broadcaster plans to keep culture alive during quarantine
From virtual religious services and exercise classes for the elderly to TV classrooms, the public service broadcaster has wide-ranging plans for output to help listeners and viewers in ‘u...
This is what Bill Gates had to say about epidemics, back in 2015
We need a response system with an ability to mobilize hundreds of thousands of health workers, Gates said during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
COVID-19: How to fight disease outbreaks with data
Global connectivity gives us an advantage in fighting pandemics.
10 tips to safeguard sleep in the anxious times of COVID-19
The constant refreshing of social feeds contributes to a disturbed sleep pattern, worsening our ability to cope with this anxiety.
People in France can’t leave home without this permit during the COVID-19 outbreak
Across Europe daily life looks very different as the fight against the coronavirus intensifies.
How to navigate the transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Going digital means more than just using technology.
COVID-19 in Africa: key insights from media briefing with WHO
Coronavirus: Watch a live media briefing with the WHO on the latest status of COVID-19 across the African continent.