COVID-19’s economic fallout will long outlive the health crisis, report warns

Global markets and spirits are up with the news that two COVID-19 vaccines have shown to be more than 90% effective in late-stage clinical trials. But while there is growing confidence that an end to the health pandemic is in sight, a new report warns that a viable vaccine will not halt the spread of economic damage, which will be felt long into the future, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable communities. It charts a roadmap to a more inclusive and sustainable recovery.