On this edition of Africa 54, residents in the southern U.S. city of Atlanta are on edge after a white police officer shot dead an African American man outside a fast food restaurant; More COVID-19 re-openings in Britain, France, Greece and other locations, while China reimposes some coronavirus restrictions; Ghana’s health minister remains in stable condition after contracting COVID-19; Worldwide, the coronavirus has infected 7.9 million people worldwide and killed at least 433,000.
A54 Sports: South African Dr. Cassey Dick has been on the frontline treating coronavirus patients. She and her husband are outdoor enthusiasts and, in normal times, frequently go camping and take part in an annual “two oceans” marathon, which has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. To cope with the stress of the work and being stuck at home, the doctor decided to run her own 56 kilometers marathon nonetheless -- in the parking lot. She and her husband also pitched a tent in their living room, where they often spend time. Franco Puglisi reports.