by Thinus Ferreira
BBC Africa has started The Breakdown as a weekly Covid-19 TV special as a summary about the spread of the novel coronavirus, targeted for African viewers, as well as the Africa Coronavirus Minute that is done twice daily.
The Breakdown explains what governments in Africa and around the world are doing, the true cost of the lockdown and the science and health information audiences need to know.
The BBC's Africa news division incorporates health, business and fact-finding experts into the show to answer audience questions and concerns, while exposing the myths surrounding the pandemic.
Nisha Kapur, head of TV commissioning for Africa, says "With the amount of information and disinformation around Covid-19, audiences can turn to The Breakdown for factual, accurate and engaging content on what is actually happening and what they can do. The Breakdown brings the best of BBC Africa all in one place".
