The Jab: How will the pandemic end?

Vaccines are helping some countries return to a semblance of normalcy, while much of the world remains vulnerable to covid-19. We explore what’s next for the pandemic at this critical juncture. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, says solidarity has been lacking and is crucial for a successful global response. And The Economist’s data journalist James Fransham unveils a new index tracking how far and how fast life is getting back to normal around the world.Alok Jha and Natasha Loder are joined by Edward Carr, The Economist’s deputy editor.For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/thejabpod. For continuing coverage of science and data news sign up for our weekly newsletters at economist.com/morescience and economist.com/offthecharts. To join our virtual event hosted by Alok Jha and Natasha Loder on 7th July, sign up at economist.com/jablive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen.Alok Jha, The Economist’s science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health-policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.