Coronavirus: BBC poll shows stark divide between rich and poor countries

The coronavirus pandemic has hit poorer countries harder than the rest of the world, sowing inequality globally, a BBC poll has shown. The survey of nearly 30,000 people shows how different countries have been affected by the pandemic, six months after it was confirmed on 11 March.

The financial toll was a major issue, after lockdowns damaged economies worldwide. Poorer countries and younger people say they are facing the greatest hardship. A drop in income was reported by 69% of respondents in poorer countries, in comparison to 45% in richer ones, the poll found. …

The research was conducted for the BBC World Service in 27 countries by GlobeScan in June 2020, the height of the pandemic in many places. CONT.

BBC World Service


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