Avainsana: COVID-19
Some countries using virus curbs to ’silence critics’, ex-leaders warn
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in authoritarian behaviour by governments around the world, posing a growing threat to democracy, hundreds of former…
COVID-19: Recovery will be slower following ‘crisis like no other’, IMF predicts
Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to be more gradual than previously forecast, according to a report published on Wednesday by the International…
Banking rules revised to help COVID recovery
The EU agreed to temporarily adapt its banking rules Wednesday in order to maximise the capacity of banks to lend money and support households and…
U.S. economy improving; rising COVID-19 cases a threat
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased more than expected in May and business activity contracted moderately this month, suggesting the economy was on the…
COVID-19 upends ‘entire generation’ of 600 million South Asian children
Without urgent action, COVID-19 will continue to unravel decades of progress across South Asia, destroying the “hopes and futures of an entire generation”, warns a…
Reusable containers safe during Covid-19 pandemic, say experts
More than 100 scientists will publish a signed statement on Monday to reassure the public that reusable containers are safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid…
European project harnesses patient data from 11 countries to help beat COVID-19
Strengthening the epidemiological and virological surveillance of COVID-19 will be key to defeating the disease. In this episode, Smart Regions takes a look at one…
COVID-19: UN health agency warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ as cases mount
The world is entering “a new and dangerous phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infection rates continue to climb, the World Health Organization (WHO) said…
WHO concerned over COVID-19 impact on women, girls in Africa
Brazzaville – Humanitarian crises, including health emergencies affect men and women differently. As COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa, there are concerns over its impact…
Divided EU leaders face challenges on Covid-19 stimulus package
European Union leaders found that a quick deal on the bloc’s future long-term budget and a multibillion-euro post-pandemic recovery plan remained beyond their reach Friday…
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for Covid-19 over lack of proven benefit
The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in its large multi-country trial of treatments for COVID-19 patients had…
Hospital train reaches South Africa’s more remote COVID-19 patients
Coronavirus is hitting South Africa harder than anywhere else in Africa, especially in Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces. The country has a quarter of the…
Analysis: The countries where COVID-19 cases are on the rise
On Thursday, Italy’s death toll dropped to 53, a slow gradual decline after an enormous spike in February and March. Current infections have fallen again…
COVID-19: ‘Unparalleled economic shock’ threatens development hopes and gains
koronaAs the diverse and severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt across the world, an “unparalleled economic shock” is putting development gains…
Starbucks forecasts over $2 billion drop in quarterly income as COVID-19 hits
Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) said on Wednesday it expects current-quarter operating income to plunge by up to $2.2 billion, and sales to decline for the rest…
EU saw sharpest GDP fall in more than a decade during COVID-19 lockdowns
The EU saw its sharpest drop in GDP for more than a decade as coronavirus lockdowns brought Europe’s economies to a standstill, new data shows….
Act now to avert COVID-19 global food emergency: Guterres
Although the COVID-19 pandemic could push nearly 50 million more people into extreme poverty, this and other dire impacts of the crisis can be avoided…
Covid-19 lockdowns saved millions of lives and easing curbs risky, studies find
Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have saved millions of lives and easing them now carries high risks, according to two international studies…
New Zealand clears its last COVID-19 case
New Zealand has no active COVID-19 cases after the country’s final patient was given the all clear and released from isolation, health authorities said Monday….
Humanity First International COVID-19 Support Program
A global pandemic is upon us. A new Coronavirus (COVID-19) which was first detected in Wuhan (China) in late December has since then spread on…
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