Why are all the countries with the most Coronavirus deaths per capita almost all first world countries?

[RandomPoster]

Nine of the top 10 countries in terms of per capita Coronavirus deaths are in either North America or Europe. Why are third world countries not hit so hard?

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[martybegan]

Nine of the top 10 countries in terms of per capita Coronavirus deaths are in either North America or Europe. Why are third world countries not hit so hard?

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Because they probably only report cases among their own upper classes, and the masses get infected, sick and die unnoticed.

 

[Fueri]

My guess is that is has to do with reporting methods.

Or, first world countries got hit first due to mobility and trade and these others are playing catch-up on the timeline.

 

[night_son]

Nine of the top 10 countries in terms of per capita Coronavirus deaths are in either North America or Europe. Why are third world countries not hit so hard?

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Wink, wink . . . COVID-19 prefers Western Civilization. Must be more yummy or something.

 

[Thunk]

The answer is travel.

Whether it's planes, trains, subways, or city busses...Being packed in tight with others spreads the virus.

A little village in africa that nobody ever visits has virtually no chance of catching the rona.

 

[evenflow1969]

The answer is travel.

Whether it's planes, trains, subways, or city busses...Being packed in tight with others spreads the virus.

A little village in africa that nobody ever visits has virtually no chance of catching the rona.

Hit the nail on the head there.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

Nine of the top 10 countries in terms of per capita Coronavirus deaths are in either North America or Europe. Why are third world countries not hit so hard?

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Maybe because the 3rd world countries cant count past 3....