Thread by @kakape

This paper by @devisridhar, @HelenClarkNZ, @martinmckee and others on how nine countries (incl. Germany) managed easing #covid19 restrictions is worth a close read. The take-aways may not be new, but they bear repeating:
thelancet.com/action/showPdf…

@devisridhar @HelenClarkNZ @martinmckee 1. "countries can move forward mainly on the basis of the epidemiology or on the epidemiology in combination with other considerations; however, a clear and transparent plan that describes which factors are being taken into account is essential”.

@devisridhar @HelenClarkNZ @martinmckee 2. “countries should not ease restrictions until they have robust systems in place to closely monitor the infection situation”.

@devisridhar @HelenClarkNZ @martinmckee 3. "continued measures to reduce transmission will be needed for some time … citizens should be directly involved in the process of coproducing tailored solutions appropriate for the local context"

@devisridhar @HelenClarkNZ @martinmckee 4. "each country should have an effective find, test, trace, isolate, and support system in place… needs to be supported by sustained investment in public-health capacity and health-system capacity in terms of facilities, supplies, and workforce"

@devisridhar @HelenClarkNZ @martinmckee And:
"We hope that countries will continue to share their experiences, information, and strategies as they respond to this virus that knows no borders."

#covid19 deaths in UK highest among residents of care homes, Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, socioeconomically deprived populations, workers on low wages. „These inequalities are likely to exist elsewhere, but in many countries, such as Germany, data are not collected.“