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The viral economy of Covid-19 and the Italian and European economy
The economic data linked to the mass infection by Covid-19 is already
very alarming.
The Italian public health system,
along with many other primary sectors of...
COVID-19: Countries, businesses must safeguard human rights as virus spreads
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread globally, the UN’s top
human rights official appealed on Friday to put rights “front and
centre” when implementing preventative measures.
Liz Throssell,...
COVID-19 Outbreak to Have Significant Economic Impact on Developing Asia
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through
numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism
and...
World Bank Group Announces Up to $12 Billion Immediate Support for COVID-19 Country Response
As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the
World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in
immediate support to...
Global economy faces gravest threat since the crisis as coronavirus spreads
The coronavirus Covid-19 presents the global economy with its greatest danger since the financial crisis, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.
Covid-19 is...
How did the coronavirus disrupt the balance of oil market?
Crude oil prices remained low as the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19
that emerged in China continues to spread worldwide while keeping pressure on
global oil...
Coronavirus COVID-19 risk increased to ‘very high’ but containment still possible
Countries must act quickly and robustly to contain the
coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as
it raised the global risk assessment...
Tourism and COVID-19: UNWTO and WHO Call for Responsibility and Coordination
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues
to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) are committed to...
ADB Approves CNY130 Million Private Sector Loan to Support Coronavirus Response in China
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed an agreement for a private
sector loan of up to CNY130 million ($18.6 million) to Jointown Pharmaceutical
Group Co....
The EU’s Response to COVID-19
The European
Commission is working on all fronts to support efforts to tackle the COVID-19
outbreak. This includes ongoing coordination with Member States to share
information, assess...