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Worldwide Cost of Living 2020: How is Covid-19 affecting the prices of consumer goods?The new edition of the Worldwide Cost of Living report shows how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the cost of living in about 130 cities around the world since the start of 2020. Download report
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The EIU Update Covid-19 is taking a heavy toll, despite vaccine rollout On December 14th the US death toll from the coronavirus (Covid‑19) topped 300,000—about 19% of the worldwide total. This was less than three months after the US passed the 200,000 fatality mark. Healthcare | Americas | Country Analysis
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The EIU Update Rich countries will get access to coronavirus vaccines earlier than others Economy | Country Analysis
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