With infections surging at record levels in the US and Europe, many nations are imposing new restrictions. The World’s Elana Gordon has been looking at the pro’s and cons of lockdowns and their purpose. She speaks with host Marco Werman about how responses vary and what researchers around the globe are learning.
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