“Governments have to be careful not to make people panic”—the coronavirus battle spreads
Also on the daily podcast: Malaysia’s prime ministerial mess and the political power behind Saturday bus services in Israel
GLOBAL MARKETS tanked yesterday as governments reported startling rises in covid-19 cases. Our correspondents around the world assess countries' differing policies, and the prospects for overcoming the outbreak. There’s chaos and intrigue in Malaysia, where persistent ethnic divides continue to dominate the country’s politics. And why Saturday bus services in Israel are a potent election issue. Runtime: 22min
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