It looks at moderate social distancing, an approach similar to Sweden’s. AdvertisementFirst, poor countries have substantially fewer old people who would benefit from social distancing. While the pandemic inevitably creates an economic cost, moderate social distancing will have a somewhat higher economic impact. Put bluntly, moderate social distancing and school closures can save 7,000 lives at the cost of $12 billion in lower life quality for its future. For the amount Malawi would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV policies.

Source: Daily Nation May 27, 2020 13:30 UTC