We’re facing the biggest recession since World War II. 
 
But with a fraction of what economies are losing to #Covid19, researchers could develop the tests, treatments and vaccines we need to end the pandemic.
 
Here’s how, in a thread 

The pandemic is widening inequalities and undermining progress on clean energy and global poverty.

This is likely to set progress back decades.

But we can overcome the effects of the pandemic by investing in research.
 
$35 billion is needed | @JeremyFarrar

This is a huge amount, but it pales in comparison to how much countries are losing each week.

And $35 billion is less than 1% of what G20 countries have spent supporting businesses and national economies.

Find out more about how #Covid19 is affecting society and how we can overcome these impacts   https://wellcome.org/news/equality-global-poverty-how-covid-19-affecting-societies-and-economies?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=o-wellcome