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Meritocracy is broken. In the post-pandemic world, the best need to take care of the rest
At this moment in time, the old model doesn’t work any more. When President Donald Trump pledged to put “America first”, he could not have imagined that the United States…
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To mask or not to mask? World leaders scrutinised over face coverings
Donald Trump has not donned one. Emmanuel Macron boasted a small French flag on his. Slovakia’s president made a fashion statement by sporting a fuchsia-coloured one to match her outfit.As…
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What kind of face mask will best protect you against coronavirus?
Does it matter what sort of mask you wear? Yes. Different types of mask offer different levels of protection. Surgical grade N95 respirators offer the highest level of protection, preventing…
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How to understand Covid-19 antibody testing in 10 steps
Illustration: Mona Chalabi Illustration: Mona Chalabi Read the original article at The Guardian
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UK coronavirus live: Britain marks VE Day anniversary under lockdown
The first minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, says it is too soon to ease the lockdown in Wales. He says the estimate R reproductive rate of the virus in Wales…
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Coronavirus live news: WHO says 190,000 could die in Africa as UN chief warns of ‘tsunami’ of hate worldwide
The Foreign Office has paid tribute to the British Gurkhas who rescued 109 UK nationals and 28 other nationals stranded in remote parts of Nepal. Disclosing details of the mission,…
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The US recovery from the pandemic lags way behind Europe – even as states reopen
The US may be moving to loosen social distancing restrictions around the same time as several European countries but it remains in a far different, and worse, stage of the…
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Ohio urges employers to report workers fearful of returning to work
Fear of catching Covid-19 will now cost you more than sleep in Ohio. The Ohio state government has asked employers to report anyone who refuses to return to work because…
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UK scientists furious over attempt to censor Covid-19 advice
Government scientific advisers are furious at what they see as an attempt to censor their advice on government proposals during the Covid-19 lockdown by heavily redacting an official report before…
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Should I wear a mask when I’m exercising outside?
To mask or not to mask while getting fresh air is the question many of us are asking ourselves. According to the CDC, we should wear masks in “areas of…