CLEAN : South Africa: cross border trade to remain open despite lockdown

The video covers a press briefing discussing panic buying, health updates, and ICU patient status. It highlights lessons learned from other countries, particularly China, in managing the disease. The briefing also addresses consumer issues like price gouging of essential items and outlines steps to maintain trade with neighboring countries while controlling the movement of people. The focus is on ensuring food supply and cooperation across borders.

What is the main issue discussed at the beginning of the press briefing?

• The impact of climate change

• The role of social media

• Panic buying and large queues

• The effectiveness of vaccines

What is the current status of patients in ICU according to the briefing?

• The number of ICU patients is decreasing

• There are no patients in ICU

• All patients have recovered

• There are patients in ICU but no deaths

Which country is mentioned as having successfully managed the disease at a certain number of cases?

• United States

• Italy

• South Korea

• China

What action is being taken against firms exploiting the situation by overpricing goods?

• They are being given subsidies

• They are being investigated and prosecuted

• They are being ignored

• They are being rewarded

What is the stance on trade with neighboring countries during the crisis?

• Trade will be completely halted

• Trade will only occur on weekends

• Trade will continue to ensure food supply

• Trade will be limited to luxury goods