As the US grapples with a new surge in Covid-19 cases, public health experts are urging people to maintain social distance to limit the spread of the virus. The new outbreaks are a painful reminder of the need to remain vigilant in our response to the virus, both in the US and around the world.
In the next few months, coronavirus infections may peak in the world’s poorest countries, adding further strain to healthcare and economic systems already unable to meet needs. In May, the World Bank warned that up to 60 million people were at risk of falling into extreme poverty as a result of the pandemic.
