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The Bangkok Post
The Bangkok Post
For nearly two years, people in every corner of the world have survived countless impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. More than five million people have lost their lives. Health systems have been overwhelmed and started to bounce back. But much more needs to be done to address the social and economic impacts of Covid-19. Across Asia, hundreds of millions have lost income due to lockdowns, businesses folding and local economies grinding to a halt. Livelihoods have been shattered, mental health issues exacerbated and education suspended for long periods. We need to look below the surface to see th…