Coronavirus may have reached its peak in many European and North American countries, but analysis suggests some developing nations could become the next virus hotspots
cases is also underreported in many countries where health workers only test those with heavy symptoms.Deaths are a more robust measure, but it also has limitations.
And he continued:"The death rate is low in developing countries for a wide range of reasons that will differ from country to country, and these include the late onset of the outbreak, reporting differences, and differing interventions." "The average age of the population in Africa is significantly less than in Europe and there is clear evidence, in Europe at least, that the risk of complications owing to infection is significantly greater for the elderly.
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