Tag: Pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic spells uncertain times for travel insurers and consumers
People planning to travel abroad to a destination on their country’s “green list” still face the risk of not being covered by their insurance. “The…
WHO warns of ‘no silver bullet’ amid vaccine search
The WHO chief said progress is being made in the search for a vaccine, but urged caution. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Spanish tourist season worst ever due to coronavirus pandemic
It’s not really that difficult to socially distance on a beach that’s practically empty. Ibiza is one of the most popular destinations for partying in…
U.N. report suggests temporary basic income to help world’s poorest amid pandemic
A temporary basic income for the world’s poorest 2.7 billion people in 132 developing countries could help slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing…
Look to women to drive global economic recovery from pandemic – Melinda Gates
Efforts to help the world economy recover from the coronavirus crisis must give a lead role to women, even as the pandemic deals an especially…
COVID-19: UN relief chief urges G20 to step up to avert ‘cascading crises’ in fragile countries
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession are set to trigger the first increase in global poverty in three decades, pushing 265 million people to the…
Pandemic upheaval creates ‘perfect storm’ for land rights abuses
From forced displacement to conflict over resources, the coronavirus pandemic has created a “perfect storm” for land rights abuses – and the situation is likely…
‘Women Rise for All’ to shape leadership in pandemic response and recovery
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unprecedented global health, humanitarian and development crisis, it has also revealed the power of women’s leadership, according to…
Virus-hit Singapore plunges into recession as economy shrinks 41%
Singapore plunged into recession in the second quarter as the economy contracted more than 40 percent, preliminary data showed Tuesday, with the trade-dependent city state…
Ten million kids ‘may never return to school’ after virus
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an “unprecedented education emergency” with up to 9.7 million children affected by school closures at risk of never going back…
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