End transmission: covid-19 in New Zealand

Kinley Salmon, a staff writer at The Economist, shares insights on New Zealand's successful COVID-19 elimination strategy, which has led to the gradual reopening of society. Meanwhile, Matt Steinglass, the Europe correspondent, discusses the agricultural labor shortages in Europe caused by the pandemic, risking crop loss. The conversation intriguingly notes Turkey's cultural embrace of cologne as both a hygiene staple and fragrance amidst the pandemic. Together, they explore optimism countered by real-world challenges on both sides of the globe.