Public Health

Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Geospatial and Statistical Analysis in Mogadishu, Somalia

MedRxiv This working paper uses remote sensing and geospatial analysis to quantify the number of COVID-related burials from January 2017 to September 2020 in Mogadishu. Working Paper

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On the Investigation of COVID-19 Lockdown Influence on Air Pollution Concentration: Regional Investigation Over Eighteen Provinces in Iraq

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This article examines the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Iraq, showing significant reductions in air pollution levels, including declines in PM2.5, PM10, and NO2, leading to improved air quality. Journal Article

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Social Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Economic Shock in Lebanon: The National Social Solidarity Program

International Labour Organization The report examines the impact of Syrian refugees and COVID-19 on Jordan’s labor market, focusing on job competition, wage suppression, and economic strain. Report

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability and Adherence to Preventive Measures in Somalia: Results of an Online Survey

Vaccines This paper presents an online survey in Somalia to monitor adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, and COVID-19 vaccine acceptability and reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Journal Article

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The COVID-19-Related Lockdown in Qatar: Associations Among Demographics, Social Distancing, Mood Changes, and Quality of Life

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction The present study examines associations among some demographic variables (gender, age, marital and working statuses, and having a family member or a friend infected with COVID-19), acceptance of social distancing, mood changes, and quality of life (QoL) in Qatar, a high-income Middle Eastern Arabic-speaking country. Journal Article

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Digital Transformation and COVID-19 in MENA: Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

Wilson Center This article reports on the pandemic’s economic setbacks and opportunities in digital transformation in the MENA region Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Iraq

Economic Research Forum This paper explores the impacts of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq. Working Paper

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COVID-19: Impact on the Most Vulnerable Households in Jordan

United Nations This report is part of a series of rapid impact assessments that shed light on the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on households across Jordan. Report

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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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