Avainsana: COVID-19
UN warns of ‘biblical’ famine due to Covid-19 pandemic
The head of the U.N. food agency warned Tuesday that, as the world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, it is also “on the brink…
European data sharing platform opens for COVID-19 researchers
The European Commission together with several partners on Tuesday launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research…
Global Report on Food Crises reveals scope of food crises as COVID-19 poses new risks to vulnerable countries
On Tuesday, an international alliance of UN, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies working to address the root causes of extreme hunger have released a new edition…
Music, talent and hope, unite millions across the world online in support of coronavirus workers
Together At Home event, saw many of the biggest names in music join the UN health agency and Global Citizen movement in supporting the millions…
Libya: Historic discrimination threatens right to health of minorities in the south amid COVID-19
The Libyan authorities and militias in control of southern cities and towns and international donors must ensure that those most marginalized are factored into their…
Brits cut food waste with ‘lockdown larders’ during coronavirus pandemic
Consumers are rising to the challenge of a “lockdown larder” as a result of the pandemic, and ignoring recommendations on best-before and use-by labels and…
COVID-19: India eases some restrictions amid economic distress
Indian states are set to resume limited commercial activities as the government relaxes some coronavirus restrictions. The nationwide lockdown, however, will continue until May 3….
Migrants among most vulnerable, as IOM ramps up coronavirus response worldwide
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has expanded the scope of its Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP), to include far-reaching interventions that aim to…
Zimbabwe: Unsafe Water Raises COVID-19 Risks
Zimbabwe government measures to combat COVID-19 should include urgently providing continuous and affordable access to sufficient safe water to people across the country. Long before…
EU diverts nearly all resources to fight against COVID-19
The EU Council adopted two proposals Tuesday to make almost all remaining funding from this year’s EU Budget – plus an additional EUR 3 billion…
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