Hit to economic health will linger for years

With the number of people fighting COVID-19 in hospital rising day by day, the recent talk of an “exit strategy” from the lockdown appears premature. Even when the restrictions are lifted, consumer and business caution, high unemployment and many corporate bankruptcies will mean it takes some time for the economy to reclaim a clean bill of health.

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