Malawi 'more scared of hunger than Covid-19'
LILONGWE 1 Jun (ANA) - 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.(ANA)
FA/ANA/1 June 2020-------