The COVID-19 pandemic led to social restrictions that often prevented us from hugging the ones we love. This helped some realize just how important human connection is.
British scientists are working on a vaccine against Disease X, the hypothetical pathogen that will cause the next pandemic.
The study showed that the disparity in quality of life between ethnic groups remained even after accounting for socio-economic differences.
If successful, the scheme – known as the global virtual pooled inventory (GVPI) – could be a pilot for other deadly diseases and wider pandemic preparedness.
Israel and Morocco are jointly leading the promotion of plans at the UN to help deal with future pandemics.
The report also claims that WIV researchers were developing COVID-like diseases in November 2019.
"Culturally, a smile signifies that I'm not holding a gun and I'm not a threat to you," said smile instructor Keiko Kawano.
A recent Israel Democracy Institute study finds that 61% of working people in Israel are satisfied with their work-life balance
For many people, the arbitrary nature of the pandemic, with tough rules one day about things like masks, and then rules discarded the next, has left an imprint.
Most people gradually overcame their worries about venturing out to the world again, but some are still so traumatized by COVID.