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Coronavirus: Italy orders new lockdown in its northern regions
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the new restrictions, which will impact some 16 million people.
Coronavirus – NBA, James Bond, and other events hit by the outbreak
The economic impact of COVID-19 is being felt around the world as events, museums, movies and more are shut down.
Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing from the World Health Organization - key takeaways
As infection rates verge on 100,000 confirmed cases, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros shares the latest on Covid-19 in this daily update.
Coronavirus and compulsory isolation 'pits human rights against public safety'
Self-isolation is a key strategy in the global fight to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus and several countries have passed emergency laws making isolation compulsory. But how are human ri...
Coronavirus: 6 tips to nail working from home
Many businesses are asking employees to work remotely as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads. But how do you avoid distractions and stay productive?
The economic, geopolitical and health consequences of COVID-19
The COVID-19 epidemic is now spreading exponentially - and the consequences could be devastating. Here's a guide.
Here’s how New York City is preparing for Coronavirus
New York is the most populated city in the United States. From hospital beds to disinfecting the subway, this is how it's getting ready for a COVID-19 outbreak.
This is how China's bookstores are responding to the coronavirus threat
For an industry that relies heavily on the physical presence of customers, creativity and shared solutions may be the keys to staying afloat in the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: what you and the world should do, who's at risk and other top stories of the week
Also this week: what the media can and should do and why COVID-19 isn’t an outlier.
3 ways responsible employers can respond to the Coronavirus
As Covid-19 goes global, a leader at the charity Wellcome recommends three important ways employers can prepare and react to ensure that they mitigate the adverse impacts on their own ope...
How experts are fighting the Coronavirus 'infodemic'
With COVID-19 dominating headlines, the authorities are battling to contain misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Coronavirus – this is how the world is responding
Lockdowns, cancellations and kissing bans are some of the national responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.