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Central and Eastern might suffer most Covid-19 deaths, study shows

Central and parts of Eastern Kenya may experience the highest rates of severe Covid-19 disease and deaths, says the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri).

In a new study, Kemri-Welcome Trust says this is because the region has a large elderly population and high rates of hypertension and smoking.

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