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5 questions you might have on COVID vaccines, answered by the WHO
Do I need both doses? Am I protected against variants? The World Health Organization responds to your coronavirus vaccine queries in a video.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 April
Top stories: France to enter new national lockdown; South Korea to issue 'vaccine passport'; India extends vaccination programme.
How COVID deepened gender inequality
The World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2021 gives a worrying indication of the impact that the COVID pandemic has has on gender inequality. Radio Davos hears from Forum Managing Dir...
4 ‘big bets’ to close the post-pandemic gender gap
The 2021 Global Gender Gap Report shows an alarming reversal in progress towards gender equality.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 31 March
Top stories: US policy-makers optimistic about economic recovery; WHO calls for further research into origins of SARS-CoV-2; Ecuador health system under strain from spike in COVID-19 infe...
The COVID-19 effect on the global gender gap: Measuring it is the first step towards closing it
Measuring how women are experiencing the pandemic will be vital in getting us back on track to addressing the gender-based inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Together, human expertise and AI can make city streets safer, scientists say
Scientists in Spain have used artificial intelligence to identify common patterns in road traffic accidents, with AI processing large volumes of information.
COVID-19 is damaging the mental health of mothers. Here are 4 ways to help
A study in Canada found new pressures are particularly affecting mothers, who have reported higher rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
Do we need an international treaty for future crises? These 23 leaders think so
Leaders of 23 countries and the WHO agreed to create an international treaty to make the world stronger against future health emergencies like COVID-19.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 30 March
Top stories: Leaders of 23 countries back pandemic treaty idea; President Biden urges states to pause reopenings as CDC warns of 'impending doom'; Johnson & Johnson agrees vaccine sup...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 29 March
Top stories: India's confirmed cases surpass 12 million; Trial music concert for 5,000 in Barcelona; Snap three-day lockdown in Brisbane.
Book sales are soaring in the COVID-19 pandemic
In 2020, the UK sold the most print books for 8 years