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Scientists from the University of Otago (New Zealand) named places on a planet where a person can be saved from deadly epidemics. These regions are supposed to allow people to hide from a rapidly spreading dangerous virus.
First of all, scientists identified those places that have some isolation from the outside world. Also researchers drew attention to the possibility of accommodation in these territories a large number of people. Experts considered an important factor GDP level in these places. It should be high, as for people will need a lot of resources to survive.
The final list includes countries with a population of 250 thousand people and above. Among the safest places were: Japan, Cuba, Barbados, Fiji and Jamaica. It is believed that these countries not the poorest and quite capable of providing themselves with the necessary resources. However, this is possible if countries close in a timely manner. borders, preventing the influx of refugees. Even if they don’t bring with infection, then the economy of these countries can not stand the sudden population growth.
Recently, scientists often model events in which humanity is facing a global threat. Some researchers believe that such simulations are usually just do not hold. Bill Gates previously warned of a possible a pandemic that can kill tens of millions. Besides, “safe” countries in case of viral epidemics may be the first to suffer from the influx of refugees.
Andrey Vetrov
Epidemics
