Africa having survived the first case of Covid-19, do you think they will be second time lucky with the New Strain given that it has a higher rate of transmission compared to the original one that never hurt Africa when compared to other parts of the world.
This is a thoughtful question Sir Joab O. Odhiambo
Survival in COVID19 pandemic is not only dependent on strains of the virus but other factors which are not limited to genetic markup, cellular immunity, presence of commodities, environmental conditions, over crowding, availability of protective and testing materials, beliefs of the people etc. It is in record that Africa has also survived various endemic/pandemic viral infections in the recent past and should be able to overcome the present condition. While there is also mortality in African countries (though might not be comparable to some Western countries); the survival rate or capability should be individualized.
The survival of this second one also is sure; more importantly if we depend on our herbs and local medicine to build our immune system. Also, the other African traditional practices (steam bath, good traditional diet, etc).