Inside Covid-19: Why we need a testing pivot; Singing Gauteng GPs send message of hope. Ep 41

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In episode 41 of Inside Covid-19, we take a look at why South Africa’s testing regime is changing to take account of recent learnings; we hear the voices of 30 Gauteng doctors sending an unusual message of hope to South Africa; there’s an analysis of why people in sunnier climates fight off Covid-19 better; the IMF’s number two tells us why the global lender of last resort is well positioned to help countries like SA overcome the financial cost of fighting the pandemic; and we pop into the education minister’s discussion with the media on why schools didn’t open today as planned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Jun 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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