Pandemic data. Primea recovering minister johnson. Give us an update of the tension of the Prime Minister and his government with the people of london. Francine a couple of things broadly. He is recovering but does seem to be in better form. There are conspiracy theories that he did not get the virus, that are not verified. , a lot ofr you see conspiracy theories have come to the forefront which gives you a sense of the mood of the and finally the u. K. Government say they trust one test two test antibodies. To test antibodies. At least 5 of the population would have gotten covid so far. Tom this is so important, and featuring an article of a little bit evening forward in the medicine and moving a little bit forward in the medicine and therapy of this pandemic. Ritika President Trump is publicly disagreeing with the Infectious Diseases chief, accusing him of wanting to play sides play all sides of the equation. He said that reopening the country too soon could lead to a coronavirus fla
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