Why universal testing could help bring the pandemic to an end

Oct 5, 2020

Widespread testing could help bring an end to the pandemic. Image: REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Mariana Mazzucato

Professor, University College London (UCL)

Fuad Hasanov

Senior Economist, IMF

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