Commentary: Unlocking economies from COVID-19 will require embracing inequality

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Commentary: Unlocking economies from COVID-19 will require embracing inequality
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The virus picks us off un­evenly, and an effective response must recognise that, says economic author Tim Harford.

One hope is that we can now contain the virus through widespread testing, contact tracing and the supported isolation of infected people. One cogent plan for this comes from the Safra Center at Harvard University.

I do not believe him, particularly since his government has repeatedly misrepresented its record on testing. We have long accepted that a supermarket is more of a priority than a restaurant, but other dividing lines would be uncomfortable.UK National Health Service employee Anni Adams looks at new NHS app to trace contacts with people potentially infected with the coronavirus disease being trialled on Isle of Wight, Britain on May 5, 2020.

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