Emotional Non-reading Projector, where did I say “only”?
The stories themselves, the scientists and docs were saying greater susceptibility in asian and middle eastern folks. Italy has the highest percentage of muzzies in it in europe. Plus hygiene issues in these areas hasn’t helped, with this or any other infectious disease.
This, like any other disease, hits infirm, elderly, and people living in tight packed spaces. there’s not a lot of surprise as to who’s been hit hardest by it.