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Health and Healthcare Systems
Explainer: This is how scientists detect new variants of COVID-19
As a new COVID variant is discovered, here’s how scientists track down new strains as the COVID virus mutates, with potentially higher risks to health.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: New COVID-19 variant emerges in South Africa; Europe tackles surging COVID-19 cases; UK data shows COVID-19 vaccination to be safe for pregnant women.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Will COVID-19 relief plans reach the world’s poorest people?
COVID-19 relief programmes must intentionally include people living in extreme poverty to ensure a resilient and equitable economic recovery post-pandemic.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Young and ethnic minority workers were hardest hit at the start of COVID, but not anymore
The employment and hours of ethnic minorities recovered faster than the white ethnic majority.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 24 November
COVID-19 top news stories: New Zealand outlines plan to lift COVID-19 border restrictions; WHO warning on European COVID-19 deaths; South Korea reports record daily case level.
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This is how vaccines help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Vaccinated people carry a viral load in their body that is overall lower than that of unvaccinated people, so the virus cannot be transmitted as effectively.
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COVID-19: How can good oral health prevent severe symptoms?
There is enough evidence to suggest that taking care of your mouth could help prevent complications in the event of catching the virus.
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COVID-19: Men without university degrees suffered the most from pandemic job losses
Following the COVID-19 lockdown, only key workers were allowed to be physically present in their workspace, and men without degrees were most affected by unemployment.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 23 November
COVID-19 top news stories: US issues new travel warnings as infection rates surge in Europe; Pfizer reports its vaccine provides strong and long-term protection for adolescents; Expert pa...
Wellbeing and Mental Health
COVID-19 is still causing parental burnout - do you know the symptoms?
Most UK parents are showing signs of burnout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts explain parental burnout and what parents can do to help their mental health.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 November
Top COVID-19 news stories: New Zealand shifts COVID-19 strategy to living with coronavirus; Austria enters fourth COVID-19 lockdown; schools in South Korea open fully for the first time s...
Health and Healthcare Systems
Productivity anywhere: How the hybrid model can rewrite the future of work
A hybrid model is an effective trade-off and way to avoid issues such as digital burnout, and should target strategic business objectives and overall well-being.