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Five reasons the covid-19 pandemic has been such a nightmare

Five reasons the covid-19 pandemic has been such a nightmare

6 January 2021

Humans have faced pandemics before, but some unusual features of covid-19 and modern society have conspired to create the perfect storm this time
Coronavirus is evolving. Knowing how could help us stop the pandemic

Coronavirus is evolving. Knowing how could help us stop the pandemic

20 May 2020

Viruses, like the coronavirus causing covid-19, can evolve rapidly. Knowing how and why they change should help us beat this pandemic and prevent future ones

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