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On The Record | On low death rate & lockdowns: Oxford Prof Sunetra Gupta's argument

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On The Record | On low death rate & lockdowns: Oxford Prof Sunetra Gupta's argument

On The Record | On low death rate & lockdowns: Oxford Prof Sunetra Gupta's argument

Oxford university's Professor Sunetra Gupta, an epidemiologist, has been tagged 'Professor Reopen' for her argument against lockdowns as a countermeasure against the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this conversation with Hindustan Times' national political editor, Sunetra Choudhury, Professor Gupta explains why she considers lockdowns 'drastic' and not a long term solution.

She also explains why comparisons about Covid spread shouldn't be done on a nation-wise basis.

Watch the full video for more.


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