taiwan - singapore - honk hong
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How Taiwan and Singapore managed to contain COVID-19, while letting normal life go on
The countries seem to have found the sweet spot between a 'it’s just like the flu' reaction, and imposition of economically devastating lockdowns Those who breach stay-home notice will be charged in court
Those who fail to comply face prosecution under Section 21A of the Infectious Diseases Act (IDA) and may be fined up to S$10,000, jailed up to six months or both. The lines of defence to guard against local spread of Covid-19 COVID-19 spread caused by socially irresponsible behaviour These include not minimising social contact when sick, and doctor-hopping |
What happens when you get a stay at home notice ?
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South korea
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Coronavirus Disease-19, Republic of Korea
Early detection is key to prevent the virus from spreading. The Korean government has set up screening centers to increase patient access to testing, and is identifying patients using rapid and wide-scale screening tests. |
South Korea: COVID-19 outbreak, measures and impact
Neighbouring two coronavirus-affected countries China and Japan, South Korea is among the top ten countries with coronavirus cases. |
China
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China shows COVID-19 can be ‘stopped in its tracks’
China’s experience in containing the spread of the new coronavirus could serve as a lesson for other countries now facing the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior official with the World Health Organization (WHO) has told UN News in an in-depth interview. |
Most people who contract the novel coronavirus experience mild symptoms
According to data from China, where the worst of the epidemic now appears to be over. |