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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 April
Top stories: Study suggests P1 variant in Brazil is mutating; WTO head lays out global action to boost vaccine access; More than 200,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in India.
Why COVID-19 government support needs to be tailored and targeted
Governments must tailor their fiscal policy response to COVID-19, with the IMF recommending targeted support to vulnerable homes and focused support to viable firms.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 14 April
Top stories: J&J vaccine paused in United States amidst blood clot fears; Sweden infections become second highest in Europe; Dutch government extends COVID-19 restrictions.
Lockdown has impacted cognitive function - but socializing again can boost it
COVID-19 lockdowns have led to a range of cognitive and mental health issues, even among people who had no previous psychological problems. But socialising can help.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 13 April
Top stories: WTO head seeks solutions to 'glaring' vaccine inequality; Antonio Guterres suggests tax to tackle post-pandemic inequality; India reports more than 160,000 new COVID-19 cases.
When will life return to 'pre-COVID normal'?
A new World Economic Forum-Ipsos survey asked participants when they felt life would return to something like a pre-COVID normal - with mixed opinions globally.
COVID-19: What low-income countries need for a more equal recovery
A new IMF paper shows the financial support needed for low-income countries in their recovery from the pandemic, with billions needed now and in the future.
These Swiss robots use UV light to zap viruses aboard passenger planes
One of these robots, created by Swiss start-up UVeya, can entirely disinfect a single-aisled plane in 13 minutesm - it's hoped they could restore confidence in travel.
Want to create 5 million green jobs? Invest in public transport in cities
Mayors in 100 global cities have said that investing in public transport could create 4.6 million jobs by 2030 and cut transport emissions.
It will take another 136 years to close the global gender gap
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap report shows that the time needed to close the global gap has increased over the last year to 136 years.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 12 April
Top stories: India overtakes Brazil as second worst-hit country; 'Shocking imbalance' remains in global vaccine distribution – WHO; Peru reports record new daily COVID-19 deaths total.
Engaging Citizens for Inclusive Futures: Rebuilding Social Cohesion and Trust through Citizen Dialogues
This report shares the results of deliberative citizen dialogues with more than 120 participants in Europe, India, West Africa and across an international network of students and children...