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Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 21 February
Top COVID-19 news stories: New review warns on long COVID; England set to scrap self-isolation requirements; Australia reopens to international tourists.
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COVID-19 caused working hours to spike by 40% in some countries, new study shows
The pandemic caused a large number of workers to shift from working at the office to working at home, with research suggesting a rise in work hours.
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What effect can placebos have on the body and mind?
Placebos have been proven to improve conditions such as depression, Parkinson's disease and even osteoarthritis, explain two psychiatrists.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 18 February
Top news stories: first six African countries to receive mRNA technology; new US FDA head vows to tackle misinformation; Hong Kong fights growing outbreak.
Geographies in Depth
COVID-19 has locked children out of their education with girls at highest risk
The disruptions COVID-19 have generated come with a steep cost. At present, 38 million children worldwide are entirely lacking schooling.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 February
Top news stories: Infections in Hong Kong SAR multiply by 60 times; vaccine factories made from shipping containers are coming to Africa; WHO leader calls for more funding to tackle futur...
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COVID-19 has caused a surge in medical waste. Here’s what needs to be done
COVID-19 vaccines and PPE have created tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste, prompting the WHO to call for reforms around how such material is handled.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 16 February
Top COVID-19 news stories: China urges Hong Kong SAR to control outbreak; US seeks G20 help on COVID in developing world; study says vaccines in pregnancy protect babies.
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What it means when Antarctica's under-ice rivers burst their banks
There are hidden rivers and lakes beneath the ice of Antarctica. Researchers explain why this could be integral to understanding sea level rise.
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How clean air could fight COVID-19 - and boost concentration
Poor air quality brings worse performance and a shorter lifespan, but here's how our indoor air quality can be improved, according to an expert.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 15 February
Top COVID-19 news stories: Major Chinese industrial city sets up COVID-19 controls; Previous COVID-19 infection less effective against Omicron variant - study; Restrictions eased in many ...
Supply Chains and Transportation
Balancing the manufacturing ecosystem in a globalized world
There has been chaos in global supply chains for more than two years. Businesses need new, resilient and profitable value chains. Here's how to do it.