How did India go from 90,000 cases per day to just over 10,000?
Answer is compelling
The big picture: Three things are important to stop the pandemic: Travel restrictions (International), travel restrictions (domestic), and strong local lockdowns where there are outbreaks
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It is time to recognize the scientific basis of India's success and give it its due. With the number of new cases in India leveling recently, the urgency is great to complete the elimination process so that a new surge does not occur.
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Should India join countries in Asia and Oceania in elimination, 50% of the world would become COVID free, and provide an example for emulation that is surely unexpected by western observers.
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Through swift Government action of restricting/regulating movement and by increasing public health capacity to meet the increasing demands of the pandemic, India leveraged its strengths to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
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In particular: Severe restrictions on travel, stopping gatherings, targeted localized lockdowns, school closures, effective public communication, improvements in case identification,
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