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Introducing World Vs Virus, a World Economic Forum podcast
In the first episode of a new podcast on COVID-19, the economist Nouriel Roubini explains why the economic impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus will be different than anything we have seen ...
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Two experts explain what other viruses can teach us about COVID-19 – and what they can’t
From how it compares to SARS and MERS, to whether warmer weather in the northern hemisphere will have any impact on transmission, two experts explain some of the facts we do know – and wh...
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Superbugs, coronavirus - and what it will take to stop the next pandemic
Read an extract from Dr. Matt McCarthy's book "Superbugs: The Race to stop an Epidemic".
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The Spanish flu and the global impact of the largest influenza pandemic in history
The Spanish Flu was the largest influenza pandemic in history, it has long served as a warning to prepare for outbreaks, such as COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus
Public health officials from governments around the world are advising everyone, especially those most vulnerable to infection, to self-isolate or practice social distancing. So what is it?
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This is what Bill Gates had to say about epidemics, back in 2015
We need a response system with an ability to mobilize hundreds of thousands of health workers, Gates said during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
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COVID-19: How to fight disease outbreaks with data
Global connectivity gives us an advantage in fighting pandemics.
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Coronavirus: This chart shows why social distancing is so important
Experts agree that the COVID-19 outbreak cannot be stopped, but that it can be slowed through implementing social distancing measures.
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This survey reveals that Americans trust doctors and scientists more than elected officials
Medical doctors and research scientists are trusted more than elected officials, business leaders and the media, according to a January 2019 Pew Research Center survey.
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What to know about the coronavirus outbreak in 17 charts and maps
From symptoms to the spread, face masks to confirmed cases - here's what you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
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Why ‘flattening the curve’ is so important in the fight against coronavirus
The term 'flattening the curve' means avoiding the COVID-19 virus spreading quickly through the general population, which would put a big strain on global healthcare and lead to more deaths.
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Hackers are using coronavirus maps to spread malware
Fake coronavirus dashboards are being used to scrape user data from browsers.