US experiencing second-largest COVID surge since pandemic began. Viral activity higher than last year, especially wastewater data. JN.1 variant responsible for over 61% of US cases. WHO estimates global viral levels 2-19 times higher than reported
Born in Rome in 1947, studied economics at MIT under Nobel Prize winner Modigliani. First Italian to earn PhD from MIT in 1976. Worked at World Bank and University of Florence during 1980s
Over 153 million COVID-19 cases and 3.3 million deaths globally. Pandemic disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Vaccine distribution remains unequal across income groups. Essential health services disrupted in 89% of countries
Roshan Sethi's directorial debut romantic comedy released in 2021. Film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2021. Principal photography began in summer 2020 over 8 days. US distribution rights acquired by Cinedigm in November 2021
Global economy experienced synchronized slowdown since Great Recession in 2019. COVID-19 pandemic began decimating economy in 2020. Global unemployment was lowest in history
First human cases occurred in Wuhan, China on November 17, 2019. First US case confirmed on January 19, 2020. WHO declared PHEIC on January 30, 2020. Pandemic officially recognized on March 11, 2020