5 lessons we must take from the coronavirus crisis
We can build equitable and sustainable models for an optimistic future as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
Math misconceptions may lead people to underestimate the true threat of COVID-19
Common mathematical mistakes in school may also lead to misunderstandings in the real world about the dangers of COVID-19.
The United States now has the world’s highest coronavirus death toll
The United States has passed Italy as the country with the highest reported coronavirus death toll, having recorded more than 20,000 deaths since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
It was the saltshaker: How Germany meticulously traced its coronavirus outbreak
Germany's methodical hunt to catalogue and isolate its earliest COVID-19 person-to-person transmissions has significantly contributed to the country's low number of infections.
Apple and Google are working together on technology for coronavirus contact tracing
Tech giants Apple and Google will collaborate to create contact tracing technology that slow the spread of COVID-19 by allowing users to log other phones they have been near.
A brief history of vaccines and how they changed the world
From gruesome inoculation efforts in the 16th Century to lifesaving alliances, vaccinations have revolutionized global health.
On World Health Day, new report says the world needs 6 million more nurses
A new report released on World Health Day 2020 – in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic – examines the state of nursing in 2020.
COVID-19: top four science stories of the week
The latest scientific developments relating to COVID-19 and what they can tell us about the virus, its transmission, its symptoms and treatment options.
Why a coronavirus vaccine takes over a year to produce – and why that is incredibly fast
In the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, the public is repeatedly reminded that the finish line is at least 12 to 18 months away. Here's why.
Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stakeholder Capitalism in a Time of Crisis
While there currently is a significant focus on the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce and societal implications are no less profound. The guiding p...
As coronavirus spreads to poorer countries, here's how the world can help
To tackle this global threat, we need to stand beside developing countries. Cancelling their debt and helping them build comprehensive healthcare are the first steps, says Oxfam.
Why Sub-Saharan Africa needs a unique response to COVID-19
High levels of disease and malnutrition coupled with fragile healthcare systems means Africa should focus on aggressive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.