BEIJING (REUTERS) – China was the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak spread across the world during the course of the year, with the
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If poor countries go unvaccinated, a study says, rich ones will pay
(NYTIMES) – In monopolising the supply of vaccines against Covid-19, wealthy nations are threatening more than a humanitarian catastrophe: The resulting economic devastation will hit affluent countries nearly as hard
COVID-19: Lebanon’s health service close to collapse with case numbers beyond ‘wildest predictions’
The head of Lebanon’s main coronavirus hospital has said the country’s health system is close to collapse – with not enough beds, drugs, oxygen, ventilators or staff. In a stark
Colorado COVID-19 vaccination data shows another layer of racial inequity
As early data shows Coloradans of color are being immunized less than their white peers, state and local public health officials said Friday that they are working to ensure equitable
COVID-19: England’s COVID infection rate decreases slightly but remains high – ONS
The percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 in England has decreased slightly but remains high, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Around 1 in
COVID-19: Holidays to Spain could be delayed ‘until end of summer’
Britons hoping to escape to Spain could have their holiday plans cancelled following reports the Spanish prime minister said the country would not welcome international tourists until the “end of
COVID-19: Nine million have borrowed more money during pandemic, figures reveal
Nine million people had borrowed more money during the coronavirus pandemic by the end of last year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the figure
COVID-19 impact prompts Ferrari F1 project number quirk
Formula 1 teams have faced some unprecedented times over the past 12 months, as the sport has had to react quickly to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As
COVID-19: Schools to get two weeks’ notice before reopening – says Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has signalled pupils could be told in a week’s time if they will be returning to classrooms after the February half-term. Appearing on Sky News, Mr
Brazil vaccinations start nationwide as country faces vaccine ingredient shortfall
SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – Brazil kicked off a nationwide Covid-19 immunisation programme on Monday (Jan 18) by distributing doses of a vaccine from China’s Sinovac Biotech following an emergency use