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Jun 15, 2021, 11 tweets

The government is drafting a National Recovery Plan for the nation to bounce back from the pandemic.

So, what should we really focus on? Where do we improve to eventually curb the transmission of the virus in our communities? @chriskc_Lee tells us. (1/10) #PelanPemulihanNegara

Does the number of daily positive cases actually tell the full story of the national COVID-19 situation?

Dr. Chris gives us another figure we should be paying attention to. (2/10)

What are positivity rates? Tap on these simplified graphics to understand why they matter. (3/10)

One way to bring down the positivity rate is to increase community screening. Here's an example of how Selangor does it.

"The battle is lost and won on the ground."

(4/10)

Technology can also be used in mass testing. In this clip, Dr. Chris explains how AI is used to predict the next hotspot. (5/10)

Economic sectors will eventually reopen - but when should the planning be?

"We know what works well. We also, very importantly, know what doesn't work well." (6/10)

What data should we be analysing when it comes to reopening? (7/10)

Other than analysing where the infections occur, Dr. Chris also talks about the need for genomic surveillance to understand why more people are dying before they can receive treatment for COVID. (8/10)

Why BID statistics are worrying ⬇️ (9/10)

Last but not least - get the jab. The best one you can get is the one you are offered now. (10/10)

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