Covid-19: the greatest burden will fall on older people in low- and middle-income countries

The bulk of coronavirus deaths are among people aged 60 years and older living in low- and middle-income countries with limited resources.

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Weekly Digest   Issue #12         Covid-19: the greatest burden will fall on older people in low- and middle-income countries   The bulk of coronavirus deaths are among people aged 60 years and older living in low- and middle-income countries with limited resources.   LEARN MORE HERE →

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