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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 25 May
Top stories: US reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year; 'Scandalous inequity' perpetuating the pandemic: WHO; India reports lowest rise in new daily infections since...
This is how we can build trust in vaccines as COVID-19 continues to spread
New research looks into the causes and connections driving vaccine hesitancy and suggests solutions to build greater confidence in vaccination programmes.
How virtual tourism can rebuild travel for a post-pandemic world
Virtual tourism could help the industry reopen post-pandemic and support the well being of travellers and local businesses reliant on the tourist economy
How to address piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and protect seafarers
To keep seafarers safe and discourage attacks, ships working in the Gulf of Guinea need a naval presence that actively enforces International Maritime Law.
Why is it so much harder to develop an HIV/AIDS vaccine than a COVID-19 vaccine?
There is still no vaccine against HIV/AIDS, 37 years after it was discovered. A pathology professor explains why, when COVID-19 vaccines took just a year.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 May
Top stories: Experts warn fight against COVID-19 could return to 'square one'; WHO and UK announce new 'pandemic radar'; Japan and South Korea approve new COVID-19 vaccines.
Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine? 7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert
Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia, addresses parents' concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Renewable energy jumped nearly 50% in 2020
Amidst the global pandemic, 278 gigawatts of renewable energy was added last year, attributed to policy decisions in the United States, China and Vietnam.
From social bonding to personal wellbeing – here’s why hugging is important
The UK's recent relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has meant citizens are allowed to hug again. Hugs' relaxing effect has major benefits to our health.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 20 May
Top stories: EU to ease restrictions for vaccinated holidaymakers, Pfizer vaccine can be stored for up to one month and US eyes late 2021 for child vaccinations.
Rescued at sea: how we can do more for essential workers as the pandemic persists
The “ongoing humanitarian crisis” affecting seafarers is just one example of why essential workers require greater protections as the pandemic persists.
COVID-19 in Africa: our WHO media briefing
Join in to our Africa Media briefing with the World Health Organization (WHO) on COVID-19 in Africa.