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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has published a map of the safe spots in Europe that one can travel to ‘worry-free’

New Zealand has largely returned to normal, pre-pandemic life after 100 days with no domestic case of the virus, however they are still warning against complacency.

Indonesia plans to be producing 250 million doses of a Coronavirus vaccine per year pending trials on humans, aiming for the end of 2020

Researchers say that new developments in COVID-19 treatments could help people with the disease, as well as people at risk hoping to avoid it.

Researchers around the world are working on dozens of new developments for testing, which will be critical to get the pandemic under control across different countries.

Remdesivir, an exploratory antiviral drug, is about to be trialed as an inhalant to allow for use outside of hospital settings

Scientists around the world have been monitoring and analysing the Coronavirus, and luckily it seems that this strain doesn’t mutate too quickly, making a vaccine easier to target.

Another potential Coronavirus vaccine is progressing to human trials this week at the Imperial College, one of many groups around the world that are racing towards finding the vaccine

New Zealanders rejoice as the final patient of COVID-19 within its borders recovers and restrictions are lifted earlier than expected.

Hopes are starting to raise for a vaccine on the horizon as human trials begin next week at the Imperial College London.

Laura Liswood, Secretary-General of the Council of Women World Leaders discusses how now is a perfect opportunity to expand diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why it is will improve our long term success

The Japanese Government has announced the Go To Travel initiative, a ¥1.35tn plan to provide subsidies to travelers and encourage tourism once again.

A study in Finland has shown promise in teaching dogs to detect the odor of a coronavirus infection, which could in future be used at airports and high-density areas to contain the spread.

Spain’s Prime Minister has unveiled the plan to safely reopen to international tourism in July, coming out of one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that interstate travel restrictions will be lifted as of June 01, and encourages people to book holidays in NSW

A Massachusetts biotechnology company has shown some promising early results in human safety tests for a potential new coronavirus vaccine.

Scientists in Ghent, Belgium, have found antibodies produced in llamas’ blood could be critical in killing off the Covid-19 virus and saving lives.

In 2020, a year the WHO declared to be the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, we have proved we nurses more than ever

New Zealand will begin its transition to Level 2 restrictions, which allow domestic travel, as well as cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison describes Australia’s three-step plan to reopen as the curve flattens significantly.

With $1 million in flower baskets delivered from local growers, Lowe‘s sends Mother’s Day Love to isolated seniors.

New Zealand is cautiously celebrating after recording no new COVID-19 cases or deaths for the first time in 49 days.

Preliminary trials are positive for the new potential Covid-19 drug, ‘Remdesivir’

Mr Morrison said Australia had flattened its coronavirus curve, allowing the government to drop restrictions earlier than expected.

Australian Zoos are getting help from the Federal government to cover costs during lockdown and make sure the animals are taken care of

Scientists at the University of Oxford are currently trialing a new vaccine they are working on, and are cautiously optimistic about its chances.

One of the original global hotspots for the Coronavirus is starting the process of gently easing back to normalcy

As the infection rate curve flattens in several parts of Europe, some countries have begun the delicate process of moving back toward normal life.

With a huge reduction in traffic and industrial activity, here is how our the environment is slowly recovering during COVID-19

Bill Gates and the Gates foundation are simultaneously funding multiple factories to develop a vaccine from as many different angles as they can, to come to the correct one as soon as possible.

Cami Anderson from Forbes discusses how the world leaders who have faired well during this crisis have been disproportionally women, and why their approaches have worked.

Tourism officials in both Australia and New Zealand discuss the potential for a travel agreement between the two countries, as they become the most likely candidates for one another’s first international tourism after COVID-19

These two sisters were separated 53 years ago, and now through an incredible coincidence have found each other as one, a medication aide, recognised the other, a patient at Fremont Methodist Health’s Dunklau Gardens

Fifi the Llama have provided scientists from the UK’s Rosalind Franklin Institute with a blueprint for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough.

Blues musicians in the lakeside town of Castiglione del Lago have been playing to crowds on the shore from boats, as a way to keep the creative juices flowing and the spirits of the town up

As restrictions in certain regions around the world are starting to relax significantly, families are beginning to reunite for the first time after months of lockdown

A U.K. mother has found a way to brighten her children’s lives during lockdown, by having their own Christmas complete with tree, presents and all the best food – all for just £20.

A holocaust survivor named Cornelia Vertenstein has taught piano for over 50 years, and hasn’t let quarantine stop her from doing so

A handmade laughing kookaburra built in a Queensland front yard is stopping people in their tracks with his enormous size and booming laugh.

The Text For Humanity switchboard, originally launched in January, has so far shared more than 83,000 positive messages across 85 countries.

Retailers and designers worldwide are working on new designs for woollen loungewear as more people work from home.

A medical charity in England that has successfully trained dogs to detect malaria is now attempting to train man’s best friend to identify the smell of COVID-19.

Australians are commended for changing their Easter plans to adapt, greatly reducing the potential spread of COVID-19 over this holiday weekend.

Tammy Truax, a school librarian and poet laureate of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is bringing a little joy into her community by including a weekly poem in the otherwise fairly grim Coronavirus newsletter the community receives.

These five startups are using what they have learned during the pandemic to help other companies, to not just survive COVID-19 but to make the most of it and thrive.

A COVID-19 survivor group, started in Paris as a way for members to keep in touch with their families, has now grown to over 28,000 members and brings them all hope and encouragement.

Stephen Cameron, who was the sickest patient in Vietnam following their fast and decisive response, has finally been discharged and sent home after doctors had initially predicted a 10% chance of survival.

Dr. Jemimah Kariuki, an obstetrician-gynecologist, has started a free ambulance service for mothers in labour after the introduction of curfews in Kenya

A Facebook group originally set up a way of supporting vulnerable people in lockdown, now has more than 9000 members is registered as a community interest company.

Megan Williams, 95, has recovered after seven weeks in hospital with the virus, to applause from friends and carers at her care home.

Natalie Bin Narkprasert has recruited a network of volunteers and has reached more than 30,000 people in more than 100 locations with care packages and freshly cooked food.

Project Wingman, an initiative set up by two pilots and airline staff as volunteers, is providing healthcare workers with a first class lounge experience between shifts.

The inspirational story of one mother’s battle with coronavirus and joy at meeting her newborn child 5 weeks later

An Aussie travel marketer has got industry friends from across the globe to unite in a rendition of the famous charity song “We are the World”