Inside Covid-19: SA, Cape infections, deaths in perspective; Schools re-opening global experience. Ep 44

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In episode 44 of Inside Covid-19 we examine the Western Cape’s infection and mortality rates, compare them with experiences elsewhere; after schools opened today, we take a close look at how this impacted the spread of the coronavirus in other countries; highlights from a fascinating interview with Stellenbosch University epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes who warns against believing Pollyanna forecasts for SA; we visit Madrid which reopened restaurants and café’s today and take heart from experiences elsewhere in Europe where life is slowly returning to normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Jun 2020 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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