Is coronavirus as bad as it seems? | Should there be a maximum age

Is coronavirus as bad as it seems? | Should there be a maximum age for a president?

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With mounting concerns about the spread of coronavirus, The Pledge has recruited a doctor as a guest panellist this week - none other than Love Island's Alex George. He's arguing the media is fuelling hysteria about the infection. Also: Should there be a maximum age for US President? Was No10 right to ban some reporters? Is education the way to prevent radicalisation?

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