Political instability, xenophobia and social unrest present additional risks as the coronavirus spreads.
Social distancing is practically impossible, health systems are ill equipped, malnutrition and poverty are often rampant, and vulnerable economies dependent on industries such as tourism will falter. But the pandemic is now exploding in developing countries and emerging markets – which have far fewer resources to combat the impacts. Coronavirus is devastating developing countries amid vulnerable economies, broken healthcare systems and political unrest – how can wealthier nations, international institutions and corporations assist?Īs COVID-19 surges around the world, the virus has hit wealthy countries that are plugged into the global system first.
