Month: May 2021

Informing Hard-to-Reach Immigrant Groups About COVID-19—Reaching the Somali Population in Oslo

Journal of Refugee Studies This article provides a case study of an information campaign directed at people of Somali decent living in the worst hit district of Oslo, the capital of Norway. Journal Article

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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Caregiving Behaviors and Vaccine Perceptions

UNICEF This research, uses the behavioral drivers model to understand drivers why individuals are not continuing to abide by social distancing and mask wearing recommendations, despite high understanding of their benefits and the risks for not engaging in them, while others are abiding by it. Article

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COVID-19 Impact on SADC Labour Markets: Evidence From High-Frequency Data and Other Sources

African Development Review This paper assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the labour markets and economies of 16 SADC member states using a qualitative risk assessment on the basis of high-frequency Google Mobility data, monthly commodity price data, annual national accounts, and households survey labour market data. Journal Article

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Libya: COVID-19 Rapid Assessments: Summary Report

Binda Consulting International This report summarizes the most common top-line findings from the 11 organizations interviewed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls. Report

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COVID-19 in Conflict Border Regions: A Case of South Kordofan, Sudan

Conflict and Health This article aims to address the dearth of COVID-19 information in rural and conflict affected regions in Sudan. Journal Article

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Oral Manifestations of COVID-19 Patients: An Online Survey of the Egyptian Population

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research This pilot survey aims to study the oral manifestations associated with COVID-19 infection and report the prevalence of oral signs and symptoms in COVID-19 patients. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Environment in Bahrain

UNDP This paper explores the effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain using qualitative data garnered from interviews with 14 experts on the Bahraini environment working in government, the academic sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. It also presents policy recommendations in light of these…

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Algeria’s Response to COVID-19: An Ongoing Journey

The Lancet This paper reports on Algeria’s response to COVID-19. Article

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COVID-19: Is Herd Immunity the Only Option for Fragile Yemen?

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This paper reports on the impact of COVID-19 on Yemen’s fragile healthcare facilities, displacement, infections and mortality rate. Journal Article

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