The bitter truth about new Covid-19 treatments

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The news about dexamethasone – a potential new Covid-19 treatment – is great, but it doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods. Not by a long shot. While it’s natural for us to be enthusiastic about any positive Covid-19 news, whether it’s a new treatment option or a possible vaccine, we also need to be realistic about the ongoing need to slow the spread of the virus. As South Africa reopens amid a rapidly accelerating outbreak, it’s more important than ever that people do everything they can to flatten the curve. And a big part of that is accepting that we’re going to be living with Covid-19 for a long time to come. In this episode, featuring content from the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast, we look at the state of the fight against Covid-19, new treatments, testing, and the reality of the new normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jun 2020 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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