Early Covid-19 SA sufferer Old Mutual exec Andrew McPherson: 'I still can't smell'

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Old Mutual’s Andrew McPherson was among the first South Africans to test positive for Covid-19. He reflects on what life is like three months later and says he still has problems, for example he has not recovered his sense of smell. Although he has suffered from Covid-19, and wears a mask to be a responsible citizen, McPherson believes the world has had an over-reaction to dealing with Covid-19. He speaks to BizNews founder Alec Hogg. - Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Jul 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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