Tag: COVID-19

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Study examines the most effective COVID-19 control policies

With the arrival of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of the pandemic is on the horizon but in the short term the…

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Covid-19-toimien vahvistamisella on kiire

Taloustieteilijät Martti Hetemäki ja Bengt Holmström sekä Suomen Pankin neuvonantaja Juhana Hukkinen esittävät toimia koronakriisin linjan vahvistamiseksi. Hallitukset arvioivat Covid-19-linjaansa rokoteaikataulun, tautikehityksen, uusien virusversioiden tuomien…

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BIR: Pandemic continues to challenge recyclers

  Covid-19 is likely to remain a significant factor in the global scrap recycling trade until well into next year, according to reports from members…

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How a circular economy could aid the COVID-19 recovery

A group of researchers led by the UK’s University of Warwick concluded that a circular economy could help the world recover from the pandemic, while…

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Brussels urges speedy action to boost post-COVID recovery

The EU Commission issued its autumn economic package Wednesday, aiming to steer EU economies into calmer waters after the COVID pandemic with policy guidance for…

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Identification of the SARS-CoV-2 virus features causing COVID-19 using primate model

The study revealed the viral features, such as the immunosuppressive effects, which may help in developing treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.  Features of the SARS-CoV-2 virus…

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How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?

In-utero exposure to the coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead, say USC researchers. Exposure to COVID-19 could pose…

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Brussels approves BioNTech-Pfizer contract for access to vaccine

  The EU Commission approved a fourth contract with pharmaceutical companies BioNTech and Pfizer Wednesday, providing for an initial purchase of 200 million doses on…

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World is running out of time on climate, experts warn

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Tiny air pollution rise linked to 11% more Covid-19 deaths – study

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