You're assuming developed world demographics in your answer, which isn't accurate for countries like South Africa with relatively young populations. Fully one

You're assuming developed world demographics in your answer, which isn't accurate for countries like South Africa with relatively young populations. Fully one fifth of South Africa's COVID-19 deaths were in the 50-59 age bracket, which includes many key experienced and highly-skilled personnel. Another ten percent were between 40 and 49. Sure, 44% of those who died were 60+ but to assume that had less economic impact is also incorrect: In the most hard-hit areas many of the primary caregivers for children are in that age group as grandparents who were forced to care for their grandchildren after AIDS wiped out so many of their children. COVID-19 has now left many kids double-orphaned, first with the deaths of their parents from AIDS and now the deaths of their grandparents from COVID-19.