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Senegal's coronavirus success divides experts

People shop at the Tilene market in Dakar on November 24, 2020. With a mostly youthful population of some 16 million people, Senegal recorded some 16,000 coronavirus cases and 331 deaths to date, according to the health ministry. The country became an international poster child for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but the reason behind its success still divides experts. [AFP]

Senegal has been widely praised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with few infections and life returning to normal, but the reason behind its success still divides experts. 

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