A Hong Kong woman fell victim to the new coronavirus after a man residing 10 floors directly above her unit became sick. <br/>

In March 2020, Google searches for "prayer" surged to its highest level in 5 years. Presumably, more and more people are searching for answers about prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does this indicate a surge in religiosity as well?

Last night, MPs voted to renew the Coronavirus Act despite growing concern among Conservative backbenchers that Parliament was being circumvented and scrutiny of new COVID rules and regulations was being avoid. In this video, we explain...

With the Coronavirus spreading around the world, it's impacting everything from supply chains to education. So in this video, we explore how the Coronavirus is impacting Brexit and also how Brexit is affecting the UK's reaction to COVID-19.

Health authorities might be able to detect COVID-19’s spread by testing the sewers of a community for the coronavirus’s RNA.

Despite the scientific and medical advice, some still seem sceptical about the idea of wearing a face mask. The rationale changes from person to person, but many seem to believe masks impede their freedom and could potentially make them...

As coronavirus has spread across the globe markets have fallen sharply and entire industries have warned of imminent bankruptcy. Governments are trying to understand the potential scale of the economic fallout and how to mitigate it.

Coronavirus: Has the US Successfully Flattened the Curve?

The new coronavirus is shutting down planet Earth. What lessons can the rest of the world learn from China, Singapore and South Korea?

As the Wuhan virus continues to spread at an alarming rate, it is starting to impact cruise ships, airlines and other international companies. <br/>

The impact of the Coronavirus on human life has obviously been devastating, with total deaths rapidly racing towards 100,000 people. However, the planet does seem to be showing some environmental benefits, with pollution and emissions...

I made this video to explain why a global pandemic is difficult for economists and policymakers to address. COVID-19 can potentially cause a demand and supply shock. Whether or not that results in a global recession is up to consumers....

With the Coronavirus continuing to spread across Britain, the NHS is being placed under increasing pressure to handle the virus. In this video, we take a look at how the NHS is doing thus far and what the government is doing to try and...

With the COVID crisis continuing and economic damage worsening, many are considering how to manage the crisis. Like many other countries, the US is planning to spend vast amounts of money to prop up businesses, local authorities, and...

The messaging on masks and coronavirus has been mixed, and has shifted throughout the pandemic. We now have better data, and it is clear that wearing a masks can help prevent the spread. We should be wearing masks when we go out in...

About a month ago, the UK government made a big deal about the purchase of 17.5 million Coronavirus tests, with Johnson describing the move as a 'game-changer'. However, it was recently discovered that the tests didn't work and as such...

Doubts have arisen around the efficacy of China’s Sinopharm vaccine after Bahrain began recommending over-50s with comorbidities get a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech six months after their second Sinopharm shot. <br/>

Lockdowns appear to have slowed the spread of covid-19. But what has the world learned about the virus during this time? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Callum Williams, our senior economics correspondent, answer your questions.

This video explains how contact tracing can be used to life movement restrictions and end lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments around the world have countries in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. To ease these...

An analysis of the existing scientific research strongly suggests that asymptomatic people can spread SARS-CoV-19 just by breathing, according to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine.

A new threat to human health, a disease called COVID-19, is spreading rapidly around the globe. The cause of COVID-19 is a coronavirus, named for the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus particles. In this audio story, an...

We're all tired of staying home. You've still got a lot of questions about this pandemic. We've got some answers. You can jump directly to a question by clicking on the time stamps below. 0:13 - Should Officeholders Pass Basic Science...

With the US seeing lockdowns and stay at home orders come to an end, there are concerns that the US may see a second wave of cases. It seems that this fear is already becoming a reality with a number of states observing serious increases...

The neighborhood will have every shop, gym, office, farm and cultural facility residents might need within ten minutes’ walk from their apartments.