A recently conducted poll has shown that 81% of Malawians are not afraid of coronavirus and are more concerned about hunger.
Those aged above 55 are least afraid of the virus despite them being at higher risks than the younger population.
About 60% of those polled are more concerned about the collapse of the healthcare system.
Another 76% say they are afraid of stigma if they catch the virus.
The poll was conducted between 7 and 28 May by Malawi's Institute of Public Opinion and Research (Ipor) and the Swedish researchers.
NEW FINDINGS ON #COVID19 IN MALAWI:
— IPOR Malawi (@IPORMalawi) June 1, 2020
Our latest research with @GLD_Gothenburg reveals that Malawians don't Fear #COVID19 as much as:
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See full findings: https://t.co/RFPFs4yWQO pic.twitter.com/mVw0Fv7m1h
Malawi's Nation newspaper, which tweeted its front page earlier, also has a story about doctors warning of a "Covid-19 time bomb":
Today's Front Page pic.twitter.com/nbkTfVim1E
— NationOnline (@NationOnlineMw) June 1, 2020
The southern African nation has recorded 284 cases of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by Coronavirus.
