Coronavirus, race and income: How the virus discriminates

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Coronavirus, race and income: How the virus discriminates After COVID-19 first appeared in China late last year, doctors quickly realised what made some patients more vulnerable to the virus than others: age, gender and underlying health problems all played a part. Jio's making money even as global economies bleed Even as economies across the world are losing money, Mukesh Ambani's Jio platforms are cashing in cheques from various investors, closing their 5th deal in a months time. The scary numbers: A jobs crisis like no other Massive unemployment has started hitting urban India. For many sectors, the worst is yet to come. Thousands of young Indians are losing jobs, most with minimal notice, in a country without a formal safety net. NASA, SpaceX bringing astronaut launches back to home turf For the first time in nearly a decade, U.S. astronauts are about to blast into orbit aboard an American rocket from American soil. And for the first time in the history of human spaceflight, a private company is running the show. How virtual safaris are filling in for wildlife In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual safaris are acting as a substitute for wildlife, while simultaneously attracting badly needed support for African parks. Global oil prices could be over the worst of the crisis With the global spread of the coronavirus shutting down countries, demand for oil fell through the floor, leading to chronic oversupply and an intense price drop. In Brazil, COVID-19 is hitting young people harder As of now, the coronavirus has claimed over 3,30,000 lives across the globe. Most of these people are ones with comorbidities - usually older people - but, in Brazil the case is different. Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore A yellow robot dog called Spot, which found fame online for dancing to hit song 'Uptown Funk', has been deployed to patrol a Singapore park and ensure people observe social distancing. Madagascar's 'green gold' against COVID-19 seeks nod beyond Africa A drink made from a bright-green fern-like plant is being promoted in African countries as the go-to cure for COVID-19. Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing tech Across the world, governments and health authorities are working together to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect people and get society back up and running.

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