Mexican governor Luis Miguel Barbosa says Coronavirus is meant for the rich, the poor are ' immune'

Mexican Governor says Coronavirus is immune to poor people

The central Mexican state of Puebla governor Luis Miguel Barbosa of the told the media that the poor people “are immune” from the coronavirus. He said coronavirus is for the rich who are able to or afford to use Jets or Planes.

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During his remarks, which broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook, Gov. Luis Miguel Barbosa posed a question, asking media which people were infected at the moment.



“The majority are wealthy people, you know,” he said, answering his own question. “If you’re rich you’re at risk, but if you’re poor, no, well us poor, we are immune.”



There is no scientific evidence to suggest the virus affects people differently due to economic status. His remarks sparked an uproar on social media, with many questioning why a government official would spread information that has no basis in fact.