Introduction to the World Bank Group’s COVID-19 Response When COVID-19 hit, the world seemed to pause, but the World Bank Group (WBG) sprang into action, launching its largest-ever crisis response. From 2020 to 2025, the WBG has supported over 100 countries, tackling health, economic, and social fallout with unprecedented speed and scale. This article explores … Read more
Introduction to a Persistent Pandemic The United States hit a grim milestone when coronavirus cases topped 1 million in a single day in January 2022, driven by the Omicron variant, and in 2025, the nation continues to grapple with COVID-19’s lingering impact. With cases rising again due to variants like XFG (Stratus) and NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus), … Read more
Introduction to the Ongoing Concern of COVID-19 Even in 2025, the word “corona” can still make hearts race, conjuring memories of empty shelves and masked faces. But what’s the scare about now, five years after the pandemic’s peak? This article dives into the current state of COVID-19, unpacking why it remains a concern, blending science, … Read more