These places have seen record numbers of new cases as lockdown restrictions were eased. Should that mean a return to harsh lockdowns? trib.al/Racx587
➡️One in five tested are infected
➡️6,000 new cases a day
➡️Health-system is running out of beds
The WHO has recommended officials reimpose shelter-in-place orders, but with an unorthodox twist trib.al/Racx587

Many more nations will have to consider this sort of option as they balance protecting both citizens and the economy trib.al/Racx587

So, can flexible lockdown alternatives work in practice? trib.al/Racx587

➡️Insufficient testing and contact-tracing
➡️High levels of public distrust
➡️Lack of cooperation from religious authorities trib.al/Racx587

Flexible lockdowns aren’t just necessary but may be desirable anywhere it’s simply impossible to wait for zero cases before reopening, much less to reach Iceland’s testing levels trib.al/Racx587

They’ve been easier to apply and run over a long period, and with less economic impact trib.al/Racx587

They’re also not the only way to control the virus: Promoting cleanliness and restricting large gatherings can help trib.al/Racx587

The best execution will require data and trust trib.al/Racx587
