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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 9 February
Top stories: US cases drop; WHO decision on emergency-use listing of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine expected; French ICU patients hit two-month high.
1 in 3 adults are depressed or anxious due to COVID-19
The findings are particularly true for women, younger adults, and those of lower socioeconomic status, following a meta-analysis of 288,830 participants from 19 countries.
Women on the frontline are being left out of COVID-19 response plans, poll finds
Global research has found women do not have an adequate platform to speak out on COVID-19 related issues and are more affected financially by the pandemic.
A doctor explains how Singapore has kept COVID-19 cases low
Dr. Lim Hui Ling, medical director for the International Medical Clinic in Singapore, explains how tackling SARS helped the country prepare for COVID-19.
Here’s how governments can drive a sustainable recovery from COVID-19
The IMF's January 2021 Fiscal Monitor Update outlines what more governments can do to achieve a greener, fairer, and more durable recovery from COVID-19.
Digital rehab is helping tackle America’s opioid crisis. Here’s how
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the rapid adoption of telehealth in the US, as regulation has been relaxed. It has also seen a rise in drug overdose deaths, many attributed to synthetic op...
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 8 February
Top stories: Early data on AstraZeneca vaccine and South African variant; UK says booster and annual vaccinations likely; Bangladesh launches national vaccination drive.
The COVID-19 disinformation divide: understanding vaccine attitudes
Research by Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) aims to understand the vaccinations attitudes of resistors and adopters, to tailor messaging and boost uptake
No, COVID-19 won’t kill our cities. Here’s why
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on much that makes a bustling city attractive. But two city scholars explain why they think urban areas will endure.
10 ways to ensure equal learning for all post-COVID
COVID-19 has impacted on learning. Jaime Saavedra, head of Education Global Practice at the World Bank Group, outlines 10 areas to focus on to ensure children do not fall behind.
COVID-19 has caused a huge amount of lost working hours
The International Labour Organization estimates that working hours lost in 2020 were equivalent to 255 million full-time jobs, leading to $3.7 trillion in lost labor income.
COVID made many of us avoid public transport - what will it take to get us back on the bus?
A global survey asked people how COVID-19 has affected their use of public transport. Fears about over-crowding and infection are top of people's minds.