One year later, can we put this question to rest now?
Countries (Australia, New Zealand & South Korea) that carried out the elimination strategy (zero COVID) did better economically than those who chose the mitigation or “living with the virus” strategy.
institutmolinari.org/wp-content/upl…
Countries (Australia, New Zealand & South Korea) that carried out the elimination strategy (zero COVID) did better economically than those who chose the mitigation or “living with the virus” strategy.
institutmolinari.org/wp-content/upl…
Just to clarify to provide context, the Australian Prime Minister wanted us to open the economy and live with the virus (mitigation strategy).
But practically most state Premiers & Chief Health Officers went for elimination strategy.
But practically most state Premiers & Chief Health Officers went for elimination strategy.
So in essence it was state leadership not federal politicians that fought the virus, saved lives & livelihoods.
The federal government did play a part, but strong leadership was shown at the state level.
The federal government did play a part, but strong leadership was shown at the state level.
Conclusions from the paper: 
This is strong evidence now and proof that Economic Health is linked to Public Health.
Many economists have been shouting this last year. Public health is the priority. Economy follows.
Many economists have been shouting this last year. Public health is the priority. Economy follows.
Perhaps other countries who are still considering elimination at this point could seriously think about this now. Damage control. Focus on elimination while vaccinating the population.
The evidence shows that it is better in the long run to go early and go hard.
The evidence shows that it is better in the long run to go early and go hard.
Also let’s put all the other peripheral factors aside.
It’s not the weather.
It’s not geography.
It’s not resources (though resources help).
Who did well? Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea.
Who didn’t? UK, USA, Sweden, Brazil.
It’s not the weather.
It’s not geography.
It’s not resources (though resources help).
Who did well? Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea.
Who didn’t? UK, USA, Sweden, Brazil.
Hard to blame weather, geography or resources.
Success seem to be related to leadership strategies and community engagement.
But what do I know? I’m just a surgeon. 😷🤓
Success seem to be related to leadership strategies and community engagement.
But what do I know? I’m just a surgeon. 😷🤓
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