Inside Covid-19: SA's fight against deadly diseases; most in ICU are overweight; Africa picture. Ep 78

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In today's episode of Inside Covid-19, BizNews founder Alec Hogg has a fascinating conversation with a leading South African medical specialist on infectious diseases, Professor Lucille Blumberg of the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, on how South Africa is fighting the coronavirus pandemic and other deadly diseases. We also hear about Sweden's controversial lockdown strategy - where it has gone right and wrong - and BizNews partner Wall Street Journal provides in-depth reportage on Covid-19 patterns and trends across the continent. - Jackie Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Sep 2020 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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