Their is a lack of concern for others and consistency including by viruses (generally) that have spread for years throughout parts of Africa and don't get that much attention, other than a news story or two, but COVID-19 does in high levels, as it affects the western world.

People in Africa get little attention, in fact Australia's foreign aid budget is terrible. A lot of people show little sympathy for them.

"On average, Australians think we invest 16% of the Federal Budget on overseas aid, and believe that we should be spending something closer to 12%. In reality, Australia spends $4.044 billion dollars on overseas aid – that's just 0.21% of our gross national income, or 21 cents in every $100."

http://www.worldvision.com.au/get-involved/advocacy/australian-aid

Recently Chadwick Boseman Dies: ‘Black Panther’ Star falling to Cancer At 43.

You've heard about him, as he's high profile. Putting that aside, he kept his diagnosis and four-year struggle against the disease quiet from the public. Boseman died on Friday at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family present, according to his publicist.

http://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/chadwick-boseman-dies-star-black-022241621.html

There are people going through this type of situation every day. You won't hear about these people during a COVID-19 epidemic - and that includes people from all places and of all backgrounds.

By all means inform about COVID-19, but keep the balance fair and reasonable.

Nathan, we certainly heard the news coverage about Chadwick Boseman death the Black Panther Star with bowel cancer. Can you tell me the name of one person who has died of Covid-19?

Josephus,

In the four figures actually :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_due_to_COVID-19

Joe

This Black Panther character had to die before I heard of him. Does the MSM really think that the average (particularly the non-American) punter is interested in such scum.

loudmouth2, I assume you knew all these people?

J,

As many as anyone else: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Ellis Marsalis, among many others. Out of the million or vso who have died from this 'minor' virus.

Christ, have some of you no compassion at all ?

Joe