World Coronavirus Dispatch: Why the death rate in Africa is so low

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Scientists explore surprise theory for low death rate in Africa: Infection and death rates in many African countries have turned out to be much lower than initially feared. As the number of infections dips sharply in South Africa, experts there are exploring a startling hypothesis. They have cited a youthful population as the best explanation for Africa's relatively low infection rates. "It seems possible that our struggles, our poor conditions might be working in favour of African countries and our populations," said Shabir Madhi, South Africa's top virologist. Read more here 

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