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Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns

Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns

FromThe Real Story


Coronavirus: Ending the lockdowns

FromThe Real Story

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Billions of people across the globe are currently under some form of government-mandated lockdown. The aim is to curb the spread of the coronavirus and prevent health systems from being overrun. But forcing people to stay at home for weeks or months on end is resulting in unprecedented economic shocks to societies around the world. With unemployment figures accelerating, so too is the debate about how and when to end the lockdowns. Several reports have concluded that social distancing measures can only be withdrawn completely once a vaccine against Covid-19 has been developed and deployed. So, until then how do policymakers balance protecting the health and wealth of citizens? Paul Henley and a panel of expert guests discuss the practicalities of getting people back to work before a vaccine arrives. Widespread electronic tracing of our movements is key to restoring our freedoms, but can that testing capacity be met and will people balk at having their movements tracked? And, in this strange new world, which parts of society will be the first to return to some semblance of normality, which might follow, and which will be transformed beyond recognition?
Released:
Apr 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.