Inside Covid-19: Great Barrington Declaration - good, bad idea? Can vaccines save us? Discovery Vitality points

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Resources are being thrown at vaccine development, as it is seen as saving the world from the pandemic that has brought economic engines across much of the world to a standstill. We hear from our partners at Bloomberg why the obsession with vaccines may be a bad strategy. We also have an update on herd immunity and the growing movement for an alternative to lockdowns, the Great Barrington Declaration. We pick up with leading South African health policy expert Professor Alan Whiteside, for a look at where the world is in the fight against Covid-19. And, Discovery Vitality shares how it has awarded extra points to its members to compensate for the challenges of leading a healthy life in the era of Covid-19. - Jackie Cameron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Nov 2020 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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