Abstract:It is surprisingly simple and paradoxical that Covid-19 pandemic shows a specific tendency to be an economy-related and driven pandemic. Countries with higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP), incurred more cases of infection and mortalities such a way that a steady trend emerges: those most affected are the richest amongst the rich, and the richer amongst the poorer. Surprisingly, the a country’s healthcare system integrity level seems to be a less relevant factor or even a nonfactor. Countries with low GDP and w… Show more
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