The study, which included children and adolescents aged from 3 days up to 18 years old, found that although the majority were admitted to hospital (62%, 363/582), fewer than one in ten patients required treatment in intensive care (8%, 48/582).
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How COVID-19 is changing families
The terrible human toll of COVID-19 notwithstanding, quarantine has been a very good thing for the kids media industry. Ratings are up, viewership is spiking, and co-viewing has never been stronger. Of course, this good news is offset by a decline in advertising...
Equal Parenting: It’s not only about sharing baby care responsibilities
A newborn is one of life’s greatest joys. The emotions that come along with a newborn are often felt more deeply than any other feelings we humans are capable of having. On the other hand, it is also true that there’s no way to mentally prepare for this adventure as...
Demographic Trends for the 50-and-Older Work Force
Our earlier update on demographic trends in employment included a chart illustrating the growth (or shrinkage) in six age cohorts since the turn of the century. In this commentary, we'll zoom in on the age 50 and older Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR).
German stimulus package hands families €300 for each child
The move is designed to kick-start the economy which has been severely hit by the coronavirus crisis. Germany is heading for its worst recession in 70 years with GDP expected to shrink 6.3% this year. "We must now succeed in boosting the economy," said Chancellor...
New study reveals long-term impact of disaster-related school closures
This new working paper uses a survey conducted four years after Pakistan’s 2005 earthquake to measure how the disaster affected children’s human capital accumulation, including their health and learning outcomes, and whether welfare packages counteracted the...
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