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A chemistry professor explains: why soap is so good at killing COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread knowing how, and why, to wash your hands has never mattered more. Chemistry professor Palli Thordarson took to Twitter to explain why soap works.
'Over-reacting is better than non-reacting' - academics around the world share thoughts on coronavirus
From Harvard to Hangzhou, experts share insights on how the coronavirus is spreading - and what can be done to curb the pandemic.
An expert explains: how to help older people through the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 fatality rate for people over 60 is much higher than for younger adults and children. Dr. Kate Tulenko explains why this is and how to help elderly loved ones stay safe.
6 lessons from China's Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou on how countries can prevent and rebound from an epidemic like COVID-19
National and local governments around the world can learn from the way Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou responded to the outbreak.
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to the U.S.
President Donald Trump has announced major travel restrictions, banning travel to the U.S. from Europe, in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.
Coronanomics 101: which policy tools will contain the economic threat of COVID-19?
As G7 finance ministers and central bank governors vow to use “all appropriate policy tools” to contain the economic threat of coronavirus, what is deemed appropriate?
Italy launches Digital Solidarity campaign to help people cope with COVID-19 lockdown
Government encourages tech companies to provide free access to smart-working, e-learning, data and publications to help Italians confined to home during coronavirus pandemic.
From the Black Death to coronavirus: what we haven't learned from history
Even with a history of infectious diseases, including Spanish flu and the black death, it appears, as a species, we are still no better at spreading misinformation and creating unfair ste...
How coronavirus could change the way we fight disease
As the number of people infected with COVID-19 increases, the race is on to create a vaccine. New technologies are being created which could help in future fights against disease.
Pandemic bonds: A great investment or financial misstep?
Bonds taking coronavirus into the equation that were issued in 2017 have been criticized. But if you look at the longer-term probability of pandemics, they could have multiple positive us...
The coronavirus fallout may be worse for women than men. Here's why
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, an increasing number of women around the world are on the front lines. Many of them will be expected to work longer hours, while juggling domestic...
How different countries are approaching coronavirus testing
Some places, like South Korea, quickly tested relatively large parts of their populations. Others had a slower start.