Welcome to the COVID-19 era of world sport
The Bundesliga’s restart in front of empty stadiums marked a significant leg in what promises to be an awkward, uneven race to restore global sport.
John Letzing
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Antarctica: the final coronavirus-free frontier. But will it stay that way?
The region has had close calls, including a cruise ship that was en route in April before 60% of the people on board tested positive for the coronavirus.
Civil Society
COVID-19 is more deadly for some ethnic groups
The disproportionate impact on African-Americans in much of the US is becoming clearer, and evidence points to an equally unnerving trend in the UK.
Geographies in Depth
What does COVID-19 still have in store for Africa?
Coronavirus hasn't had the same the sort of devastating impact on Africa as it has elsewhere, according to official statistics. That may not last.
Nature and Biodiversity
COVID-19 restrictions have cleared the air. For now
The pandemic has ground economic activity to a halt. It’s also given us a glimpse of what might be possible with cleaner modes of transport and trade.
Health and Healthcare Systems
As countries attempt to restart, this tool tracks COVID-19's path across Europe
The World Economic Forum has built a new visual tool that offers a dynamic closer look at the spread of confirmed cases within several European nations.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How COVID-19 is throttling vital migration flows
Hundreds of countries have now implemented coronavirus-related travel restrictions and border shutdowns, creating an unprecedented impact on mobility.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How a US quirk became a strength for some areas fighting COVID-19
The US's historical aversion to big government meant some places have been free to pursue relatively aggressive - and successful - containment measures.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How China’s COVID-19 recovery could bolster its global influence
China is sending coronavirus-related aid abroad in a display of soft power that could hasten a tipping of geopolitical scales in its favor, experts argue.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How many policy tools are left to soften the impact of COVID-19?
More than a decade after a global financial crisis that spawned new policy tools designed for traumatic events like COVID-19, will they be enough?
Health and Healthcare Systems
How different countries are approaching coronavirus testing
Some places, like South Korea, quickly tested relatively large parts of their populations. Others had a slower start.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Each for Equal is the women's day theme - these maps of the world show how far we have to go
For International Women's Day 2020, the World Economic Forum has visualized some of the world’s most glaring gender inequalities.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Suivez la propagation du coronavirus dans le monde
Voici une visualisation permettant de suivre sa propagation.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Siga la propagación del coronavirus en todo el mundo
El impacto de COVID-19 se ha extendido ahora por todo el mundo, diezmando los mercados de valores, cerrando escuelas y estimulando a muchas personas a empezar a almacenar alimentos en pre...
Health and Healthcare Systems
Finding 'patient zero': the challenges of tracing the origins of coronavirus
Every country that confirms a local case of COVID-19 faces the daunting task of tracking down its own patient zero.