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Coping with high Covid-19 death toll among healthcare workers: applauding hospital staff - Dr Adri Kok

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The Covid-19 death rate is particularly high among hospital staff. The Discovery Life team says two-thirds of the life claims that they've had during Covid have been for healthcare workers. In this podcast, BizNews founder Alec Hogg speaks to Dr Adri Kok, a Covid-19 survivor who works at the Netcare Alberton Union and Clinton Hospital, about how staff are coping with their high-risk jobs. As a way to show appreciation for the nurses at her hospital, doctors and members of the community gather to show their gratitude by forming a guard of honour- Nadya Swart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Aug 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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