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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 16 September
Top stories: COVID-19 in the Americas; White House planning new travel system; Panama set to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists.
What's worrying the world?
The latest Ipsos 'What worries the world' survey shows the issues that are front of mind for people around the world.
Why do so many older people experience loneliness?
Ageing creates unique challenges in relation to loneliness and isolation. This study explores the effects on mental health from devastating losses.
When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? Experts explain
The 'end' of COVID-19 might mean the point at which it can be managed as an endemic disease; however new variants could become a threat to this goal.
How did COVID-19 spike U.S. food insecurity levels?
Food insecurity increased in the US during 2020, according to a new report, with almost 15% of households with children classified as being food insecure.
Three steps to get every child reading
COVID-19 has worsened the existing global learning crisis, with 53% of children in low and low-middle income countries in Learning Poverty.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 September
Top stories: Urgent call to accelerate vaccination in Africa; Indian study finds drop in COVID-19 antibodies within four months of first dose; UK recommends booster shots for vulnerable a...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 September
Top stories: COVID-19 cases in southeast China spread; COVID-19 booster shots not widely needed, leading scientists say; Indonesia eases restrictions on tourist island of Bali.
This is how COVID-19 lockdowns affected India's schoolchildren
Nearly 40% of students in underprivileged households in India have not been studying during school closures, caused by COVID-19, according to a new report.
COVID-19 has changed the way US mothers think of work
Since COVID-19 has changed how schools and workplaces operate, some parents have considered whether working for pay is still the best solution for them.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 13 September
Top stories: Germany launches week-long vaccination drive; US studies suggest vaccines hold strong against Delta variant; South Africa set to ease COVID-19 restrictions.
New business applications in the US hit historic highs last year
New business applications in the United States fell during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but by summer 2020 they'd recovered to historic highs.