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Journal of Development Research, 2020
Italy was arguably most gravely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic despite having one of world’s b... more Italy was arguably most gravely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic despite having one of world’s best healthcare systems. In this study, we reviewed secondary literature, reports, and other reading materials to assess why the outcome of COVID-19 pandemic was so disastrous in Italy and how the government responded in effect. We outline the timeline of events as they unfolded in the country after the initial outbreak in China. We analyzed different literature to point out the contributing factors that worsened the situation in Italy that resulted in deaths in thousands. The study discusses government policies and financial packages worth 750 billion euros introduced to help businesses cope with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and how international and national organizations extended help to fight off the situation. We also look at the health system of Italy to understand the factors that may have contributed to high mortality rate and the lessons that can be drawn from them by other countries. Italy, home to one of the oldest population in all of Europe, found itself in a very difficult position to tackle a disease that primarily takes the form of a serious case in people who are typically older with preexisting medical conditions. Apart from that, the study reveals that a combination of factors such as relaxed immigration regulations for workers in certain industries, densely populated cities, culture and habits, and government’s lack of seriousness in the initial days may also explain the high death toll in Italy and why the situation might have spiraled out of control.
Study on 'COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience of China, 2020
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The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and... more Abstract
The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and presented substantial challenges to control this highly contagious disease, resulting in deaths in tens of thousands all over the world. It has originated from Wuhan State of China during the second week of December 2019. The outbreak overlapping with the biggest Chinese festival of year presented substantial challenges for the Chinese Government in taking steadfast decisions to curb the spread of the disease. In this study, we have reviewed secondary literature and materials and outlined all the measures and policies adopted and advanced technology leveraged by the Chinese Government. The study looks at how existing healthcare system in the country has helped the Chinese Government in their cause, while they further ramped up the efficiency of its healthcare delivery and imposed other strict measures utilizing past experiences with pandemics. It looks at how the Chinese Government developed and allocated its financial schemes and support packages to accelerate the nation’s economy recovery as a result of the fallout from this pandemic and the role of China’s military force and other agencies in providing assistance in various ways to mitigate the negative consequences.
Journal of Development Research, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and presente... more The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and presented substantial challenges to control this highly contagious disease, resulting in deaths in tens of thousands all over the world. South Korea has been quite an exception to the fate of the rest of the world, emerging successful in its containment. In this study, we have reviewed secondary literature and materials and outlined all the measures and policies the Korean government has undertaken during the pandemic which has proven to be instrumental in its mission to “flatten the curve”. We discuss how the country prioritized the production of testing kits over issuing mandatory national lockdowns, unlike many other nations, and how the Govt. developed and allocated its USD 13.7 billion financial scheme and support packages to provide sustenance for its people amidst global crisis. In conclusion, we draw lessons that can be learned from South Korea’s valiant effort in curbing the spread of Coronavirus and can be emulated by other nations to fight this global pandemic.
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Papers by DevResonance Ltd.
The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and presented substantial challenges to control this highly contagious disease, resulting in deaths in tens of thousands all over the world. It has originated from Wuhan State of China during the second week of December 2019. The outbreak overlapping with the biggest Chinese festival of year presented substantial challenges for the Chinese Government in taking steadfast decisions to curb the spread of the disease. In this study, we have reviewed secondary literature and materials and outlined all the measures and policies adopted and advanced technology leveraged by the Chinese Government. The study looks at how existing healthcare system in the country has helped the Chinese Government in their cause, while they further ramped up the efficiency of its healthcare delivery and imposed other strict measures utilizing past experiences with pandemics. It looks at how the Chinese Government developed and allocated its financial schemes and support packages to accelerate the nation’s economy recovery as a result of the fallout from this pandemic and the role of China’s military force and other agencies in providing assistance in various ways to mitigate the negative consequences.
The COVID-19 outbreak since end of last year has disrupted global health and economy and presented substantial challenges to control this highly contagious disease, resulting in deaths in tens of thousands all over the world. It has originated from Wuhan State of China during the second week of December 2019. The outbreak overlapping with the biggest Chinese festival of year presented substantial challenges for the Chinese Government in taking steadfast decisions to curb the spread of the disease. In this study, we have reviewed secondary literature and materials and outlined all the measures and policies adopted and advanced technology leveraged by the Chinese Government. The study looks at how existing healthcare system in the country has helped the Chinese Government in their cause, while they further ramped up the efficiency of its healthcare delivery and imposed other strict measures utilizing past experiences with pandemics. It looks at how the Chinese Government developed and allocated its financial schemes and support packages to accelerate the nation’s economy recovery as a result of the fallout from this pandemic and the role of China’s military force and other agencies in providing assistance in various ways to mitigate the negative consequences.