The unexpected impact of COVID-19 in Africa

Although the impact in terms of infections and fatalities is low, the virus has strongly impacted this continent, even forcing it to develop its domestic production capabilities. Indeed, the economic impact of the pandemic, the lockdowns and the supply disruptions for many imported goods have pushed Africa towards more industrialisation. Starting with face masks and other personal protective equipment.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/franklinamoo/2021/01/04/how-covid-19-did-what-poverty-could-not-convince-africa-it-needed-to-manufacture/?sh=501dda7f7d39