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Demographics, preparedness may explain Africa's low COVID-19 fatality rates

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BBC Africa reporter Andrew Harding speculates on the reasons why Africa's overall COVID-19 fatality rates have been so low compared to the rest of the world.

Demographics, preparedness may explain Africa's low COVID-19 fatality rates

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