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Prof Alan Whiteside on Covid-19: Why SA deaths baffling everyone - and UK, US have made projections look stupid

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Prof Alan Whitesite, an HIV/Aids specialist who like many other medical academics has become obsessed with Covid-19, shares his thoughts on the latest developments. Now based in the UK, the ex-KZN University and now the Global Health prof at Waterloo University, keeps a close watch on developments in his old country and his new one. He also shares an in-depth weekly blog on Biznews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Jul 2020 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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