Ready or not: We're reopening although Covid-19 is far from over

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South Africa’s coronavirus case count and Covid-19 death toll continue to rise as government expands testing. Yet, although the virus is still advancing, we are reopening our economy. By doing so, we face two risks – a renewed and more aggressive surge in cases and a derailed economic recovery. But the alternative – endless lockdown – is clearly impossible. South Africa is not alone in trying to navigate this difficult paradox. In this episode, which features content from the Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, we look at why countries are reopening despite the ongoing spread of Covid-19 and what this means for growth and public health. - Felicity Duncan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Jun 2020 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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