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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 February
Top COVID-19 news stories: Tokyo hospitals under pressure as cases surge; Winter Olympics sees rise in COVID-19 cases; UK to scrap compulsory vaccination for health service workers.
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3 keys to a resilient post-pandemic recovery
Governments and the private sector must react now to create a resilient economy and unified agenda for sustainable, inclusive growth
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If Omicron is less severe, why are COVID-19 deaths rising?
The US Omicron death toll has now surpassed the highest seven-day average of the more severe Delta variant – this is why.
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Are COVID-19 vaccine mandates human rights violations?
Some argue COVID-19 vaccine mandates are human rights violations. Not really, say experts. Find out what's going on around the world on vaccine mandates.
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Omicron has seen a surge in COVID misinformation. 2 experts explain how to combat it
A new wave of COVID misinformation accompanied the surge of Omicron, with a focus on testing reflective of wider concerns about how to live with the virus.
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Global recovery: How can we manage supply chain disruptions?
Supply chain problems, the ongoing pandemic, and the rampant inflation. Will we be able to get back on track? These global efforts could be the solution.
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Birth rates are shrinking in Japan - and it’s part of a worldwide trend
Birth rates in Japan are declining, but it is not the only country experiencing a dip in rates as a result of the pandemic and economic uncertainty.
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What do we know so far about Omicron BA.2?
Danish health officials estimate that BA.2 may be 1.5 times more transmissible than BA.1. The HSA found no evidence of a difference in vaccine effectiveness, according to the Jan. 28 report.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 31 January
Top COVID-19 news stories: Scientists track BA2 - Omicron new variant; Record confirmed cases in Russia, Turkey, Ukraine; US government orders more at-home tests.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 28 January
COVID-19 top news stories: Russia breaks infection record for eighth day running; EU regulator gives green light to Pfizer's COVID-19 pill.
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What will it take to rebuild trust in 2022?
As the Edelman Trust Barometer finds business is more trusted than government, rebuilding trust should be at the top of everyone’s agenda in 2022, writes Matthew Bishop.
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4 ways to revive office socializing when working from home
COVID-19 ushered in remote working, reducing opportunities for social chats with colleagues. But could changing virtual meetings help to restore our office social lives?