Global Journal of Human Social Science, F: Political Science, Volume 22 Issue 5

COVID-19 and Human Security: Western Populism, Chinese Strong State and Africa’s Submissive Populace © 2022 Global Journals Volume XXII Issue V Version I 60 ( ) Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2022 F promulgated by all countries since the COVID-19 virus has come to stay with us. This will ensure early detection of infected people, isolate them and administer the appropriate medication to curtail the fatality rate among the African and Western populace. This mandatory testing and quarantine is what made China to control the infection and fatality rate of the virus. v. It is recommended that investment should be made into research to come up with appropriate vaccines and medication to treat the COVID-19 since the pandemic has come to live with us. R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. Akufo-Addo, N.A.D. (2020). Update No 16: Measures Taken to Combat Spread of Coronavirus. 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