What does 'flatten the curve' mean? - The English We Speak สาธารณะ

During the coronavirus crisis, many people started to talk about flattening the curve. The idea was to reduce the peak of infections, and reduce the impact on hospitals. Find out more about flattening the curve, and why Roy is hitting things with a hammer in The English We Speak.

To download the audio and a transcript, go to our website at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak/ep-200817

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