Experts mystified why Africa isn’t in virus’s grip - but it’s ‘early days’

04 March 2020 - 06:02
By GRAEME HOSKEN
South Africa is training medical professionals to deal with coronavirus cases if and when the outbreak reaches the country.
Image: GALLO IMAGES/AFP/BERND THISSEN South Africa is training medical professionals to deal with coronavirus cases if and when the outbreak reaches the country.

Pure luck or strong genes? Experts say the mystery continues as to why the deadly coronavirus has yet to establish a grip on Africa.

But they warn it’s just a matter of time.

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