Coronavirus is not a disease for poor people, only the rich get it-Mexican Gorvernor
The governor of the central Mexican state of Puebla told reporters Wednesday that poor people “are immune” from the coronavirus.
During his remarks, which broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook, Governor Luis Miguel Barbosa posed a question, asking reporters which people were infected at the moment.
“The majority are wealthy people, you know,” he said, answering his own question. “If you’re rich you’re at risk, but if you’re poor, no, well us poor, we are immune.”
There is no scientific evidence to suggest the virus effects people differently due to economic status. His remarks sparked an uproar on social media, with many questioning why a government official would spread information that has no basis in fact.
In addition, he said citizens should continue to dine in at restaurants with their families to help the economy and to not “exaggerate” the situation.
Meanwhile, countries across the world are implementing mandatory quarantines.
In Mexico, there are currently around 475 cases of the coronavirus. Experts believe that the number is much higher because many public hospitals are refusing to test patients with symptoms.
After first appearing in Wuhan, China in December, the novel virus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to at least 175 countries and regions, according to data compiled by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University.
More than 531,000 cases have been reported worldwide, with the death toll exceeding 24,000 and more than 122,000 recoveries.
Despite the rising number of cases, most people who contract the virus suffer only mild symptoms before making a recovery.
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