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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 23 February
Top stories: US passes 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths; Warning on wealth gap in Europe; England's path out of lockdown.
This is how blockchain can help fight pandemics
OriginTrail – a data authentication platform for global supply chains – proposed the idea on UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s crowdsourcing platform for innovations.
New mothers face hidden mental health crisis in lockdown, UK study finds
Research showed that 43% of new mothers met the criteria for clinically relevant depression and 61% met the criteria for anxiety during the first UK lockdown.
This chart shows how COVID-19 has impacted wages around the world
The pandemic has had a major affect on wages, with declines occurring across a number of European countries, as well as in South Africa and Japan.
Key workers’ dedication takes a toll on their families – here’s what employers should do about it
Research shows that 'called' people can struggle to maintain a work-life balance, with their professional roles negatively impacting their families.
COVID-19: what happens if some countries don’t vaccinate?
COVID-19 vaccines need to be rolled out quickly and equitably, to ensure protection is maintained and mutations aren't allowed to spread uncontrollably.
Lockdown allowed scientists to study Earthquakes in a way never possible before
Lockdowns significantly reduced human activity and its impact on the Earth's crust, with ambient noise dropping by 50% to the lowest levels ever recorded.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 February
Top stories: Israeli data shows positive results for Pfizer vaccine; G7 leaders commit billions to ensure equitable access to tests, treatments and vaccines; Australia begins vaccine prog...
This smart face mask tells you when to wash it
The BreathTech-S³ mask is sustainable and includes biodegradable and recyclable components
What a 1918 pandemic in Michigan can teach us about the future of COVID-19
A 1918 influenza pandemic in Michigan could offer an insight into the future of COVID-19, with similar restrictions and waves seen then as now.
What COVID-19 can tell us about the impact of homeschooling on students
The COVID-19 pandemic has made homeschooling the norm for millions around the world - but the challenges and inequalities highlighted are nothing new.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 19 February
Top stories: WHO launches new six-objective plan to tackle COVID-19; Confirmed deaths in Africa pass 100,000; Biden administration pledges $4 billion to COVAX.