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Covid-19 is a once in a career event and pandemic. From the hard facts, the humanitarian crisis, economic impact and social discourse, a broadcaster needs to be connected to the crisis. How did the BBC deal with the initial onset of the Corona Virus and how is the BBC’s news team currently handling the gathering, reporting and archiving of their content from across the globe?
20 Jul 2020 English South Africa Education · Technology

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