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Deaths of despair could hinder the economic recovery
Social isolation and economic uncertainties arising from COVID-19 lockdowns could prompt many more deaths of despair
InternationalTechnology takes larger role in shaping inequality
A UK survey finds that children from different economic backgrounds are being affected differently by school closures
InternationalUncertainties over COVID-19 impacts fuel market fears
The uncertainty over governments’ ability to contain the spread of COVID-19 is fuelling financial market volatility
InternationalAsymptomatic spread will hinder virus control efforts
Transmission of COVID-19 often occurs from individuals with no symptoms, which hinders attempts to limit future spread
InternationalOil supply may exceed demand far beyond the pandemic
The IEA monthly oil market outlook is more positive than in April but still sees oil oversupply persisting for years
InternationalLevels of COVID-19 infection remain in single digits
The proportion of the population in France that has had COVID-19 by lockdown end is estimated to be in single digits
InternationalMany gas investment plans will be delayed or cut back
The oil price crash and demand slump are prompting investment plans to be re-evaluated in the over-supplied LNG sector
InternationalPandemic to deepen food insecurity beyond 2020
The World Food Programme has warned that the world is “on the brink of a hunger pandemic”
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