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Experts surprised at how well Africa is handling covid19
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:10 pm
The most advanced nation in Africa, Suid Afrika, is hardest hit
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But scientists who are studying the pandemic have also identified another surprise of the pandemic. Some expected the African continent to be affected most heavily by the virus, but that wasn’t the case. South Africa stands out when it comes to the number of total cases, with nearly 631,000 infections. But fewer than 15,000 people have died of COVID-19. These figures are puzzling scientists looking to understand how the virus behaves and how it can be beaten.
The hypothesis that poverty should have a significant impact on the spread of the virus doesn’t stand when it comes to the entire African continent. Developing countries like Brazil and India showed that the virus couldn’t be contained once it reached densely populated, but poor, neighborhoods.
Experts expected the same thing to happen in Africa, but it didn’t. If anything, Africa is doing better than any other continent, both when it comes to cases and casualties. As BBC News explains, even if those numbers are significantly underreported, Africa still has it much better than other continents right now.
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Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:11 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Yeah I'm sure Africa is testing the shite out of people
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:12 pm to Wtodd
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Yeah I'm sure Africa is testing the shite out of people
This, plus I'd imagine a VERY low obesity rate.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:12 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Don't they pop Hydroxychloroquine like tic tacs in Africa?
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:12 pm to Wtodd
You probably have this weird misconception that most Africans live in isolated village huts
What your bird brain doesn’t grasp is that most Africans live in cities that don’t look much different than New Delhi
What your bird brain doesn’t grasp is that most Africans live in cities that don’t look much different than New Delhi
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:13 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
But CNN tells me this is a racist virus, attacking black people worse.
Perhaps it has more to do with obesity.
Perhaps it has more to do with obesity.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:13 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Plus, who the hell is traveling to Africa?
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:13 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
No cases if no tests
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:13 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Well I'm sure the record-keeping across the African continent is beyond reproach. So these numbers are surely accurate and a true inspiration to us all.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:13 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Like American homeless, they get exposed to shite all the time.
Strong immune systems.
Strong immune systems.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:14 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Fewer media outlets in Africa to terrorize people.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:14 pm to boxcarbarney
All the above, plus plenty exposure to the Sun/Vit D?
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:14 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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You probably have this weird misconception that most Africans live in isolated village huts
Not really since I worked in 3 different African countries.
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What your bird brain doesn’t grasp is that most Africans live in cities that don’t look much different than New Delhi
There's a damn good chance I know more of what Africa looks like than you but keep spouting shite.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:15 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Well it mostly affects old and fat people.
And most places there have a life Expectancy of what, 50? And no food to get fat on.
And most places there have a life Expectancy of what, 50? And no food to get fat on.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:18 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
This is the biggest evidence that COVID is mainly hype. If it was anywhere near as deadly as the press let's on, most of the World would be an epic disaster.
Meanwhile, places without TV don't even notice a "pandemic" is taking place.
Meanwhile, places without TV don't even notice a "pandemic" is taking place.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:19 pm to fr33manator
Africa will likely suffer a lot of the collateral damage from the shutdown itself (increased poverty; hunger; lack of supplies/drugs for TB, HIV, and the like; etc.).
But, you know, "if it saves one life" from CoviD...who cares if it kills millions from other causes?
But, you know, "if it saves one life" from CoviD...who cares if it kills millions from other causes?
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:20 pm to THRILLHO
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VERY low obesity rate.
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:22 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Well Covid is most deadly to obese people and Africa has few of those.
I’m glad they didn’t have to shut down their thriving economy....
I’m glad they didn’t have to shut down their thriving economy....
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:22 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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What your bird brain doesn’t grasp is that most Africans live in cities that don’t look much different than New Orleans
fify
Posted on 9/11/20 at 1:22 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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As BBC News explains, even if those numbers are significantly underreported
Do ya think?
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