
Commentary / World Jan 31, 2021
by Michael Spence
In many ways, the United States is at war against COVID-19. But the existing systems for delivering what is needed to win are weak, fragmented and, especially, uncoordinated.
In many ways, the United States is at war against COVID-19. But the existing systems for delivering what is needed to win are weak, fragmented and, especially, uncoordinated.
The economic impact of this crisis has reached historic proportions; and, while not as bad as the Great Depression, it is far worse than the Great Recession a decade ago.
Number of flu patients rises in Japan with 1.24 million new cases reported in first week of the year
The health ministry is calling on the public to wear masks or cover their mouths with a handkerchief to avoid spreading the flu.