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I found an interesting article that argues exactly this. It points out that Africa is the youngest continent, and also loses the most from not being able to work to get food, etc. And that Africa should follow a different plan than other continents.

https://mg.co.za/article/2020-04-08-is-lockdown-wrong-for-af...

I absolutly agree, and it's something pretty much no reporter or goverment spokesperson mention. Also, even though it's talked about, there is absolutely risk of death and misery greater than the disease if economics are not considered.

and diversity in politics... don't forget politics

Korea "should" be comparable to western countries if it wasn't for politics. But they have 100x fewer deaths. They're not trying to reach herd immunity, it's a political choice.

And some countries were better prepared, especially the places that put in plans after SARS.

North Korea already has herd immunity, zero cases :-)

> and diversity in politics

Agreed and I amended my comment accordingly - and thanks for pointing out my oversight!