It's not to wonder, that those sticking to traditional good ways and socialization norms, not yet follow common global ways but metely still tend in other direction actually have not only the lessest cases and often no death, but also the lessest burden around but serious and guided voluntary encouragements.
Yet of course things are not for sure, but may it help as many as possible to either stick to old and good or to try it and seek ways to listen and learn from the Elders where ever found.
Respecting and honoring the Gods and Devas, aside of refuge to the Gems, right view at large, such are the protections, bringing the cause for health, Virtue, most possible in the front.
Mudita