Ready or not: We’re reopening although Covid-19 is far from over

South Africa's coronavirus case count and Covid-19 death toll continue to rise as government expands testing. Yet, although the virus is still advancing, we are reopening our economy. By doing so, we face two risks – a renewed and more aggressive surge in cases and a derailed economic recovery. But the alternative – endless lockdown – is clearly impossible. South Africa is not alone in trying to navigate this difficult paradox. In this episode, which features content from the Bloomberg Surveillance podcast, we look at why countries are reopening despite the ongoing spread of Covid-19 and what this means for growth and public health. – Felicity Duncan

Countries around the world are facing an impossible dilemma: Covid-19 is spreading fast and their economies are in a tailspin. In South Africa, we've seen our case count and death toll mounting up right alongside ever-grimmer economic news. Like most countries, we've decided to forge ahead with reopening despite the worsening public health crisis.

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