How populism, political will and public fatigue are undermining global COVID-19 fight

PBS News Hour - World

English - October 13, 2020 23:40 - 15 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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The world is struggling to slow a new surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. The problem is especially pronounced in Europe, where France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom account for a large share of new cases. But the concerns about continuing spread are global. Amna Nawaz talks to global health expert Lawrence Gostin of Georgetown Law School about new hot spots and how to curb them.
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