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Life under lockdown

The daily drama of money and work from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

What is life like under lockdown in some of the world’s poorest cities? We hear from Nairobi and Manila, two cities facing tough measures to combat Covid-19. But is the cure worse than the disease? We’ll also hear from Mohammed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, who is concerned about the impact on the streets if the whole economy freezes up.

Producer: Frey Lindsay

(Picture: A worker sprays disinfectant to curb the spread of COVID-19 in a residential area on March 19, 2020 in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. Picture credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

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18 minutes

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Fri 20 Mar 2020 13:32GMT

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  • Fri 20 Mar 2020 08:32GMT
  • Fri 20 Mar 2020 13:32GMT

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