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- July 17, 2020
- 12:09 pm
While European countries have managed to keep new infections of Covid-19 at bay, by the time most Americans had emerged from lockdown restrictions a second surge in cases was already underway.
Were the requirements met to safely reopen and how much testing was actually being done?
How did lockdown measures implemented by states in the United States compare to those in European countries such as Italy, Germany, and Japan?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the global economy and daily life. Governments around the world have taken different approaches in controlling the spread of the virus, which has resulted in varying degrees of success. As more and more countries begin to cautiously reopen their economies, questions are being raised as to whether the United States has reopened faster than other countries.
To answer this question, it is important to first examine the timeline of the pandemic in the United States in comparison to other countries. The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 20, 2020. By March 11, the World Health Organization declared the virus to be a global pandemic. Shortly after, states across the country began to implement lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus.
In comparison, some European countries were hit harder by the virus earlier on. Italy, for example, reported its first case on January 31, and by March 9 had put the entire country into lockdown. Other countries such as Germany and Japan also acted quickly to try to contain the virus.
However, it is important to note that the severity and impact of the virus in each country varied greatly. While the United States has reported more cases and deaths than any other country, the virus was being contained more effectively in some regions of the country than in others. Similarly, some countries were able to control the spread of the virus more effectively than others, even if they had fewer cases overall.
As lockdown measures began to ease in the United States, there was also variation in how quickly different states reopened. Some states took a cautious approach while others reopened more quickly, often in response to pressure from local businesses and political leaders. This has led to criticism that the reopening process in the United States was rushed and not based on scientific evidence.
In comparison, some European countries have taken a more coordinated approach to reopening, with clear guidelines and benchmarks for when restrictions should be eased. For example, Germany has implemented a phased reopening plan that takes into account the number of cases and hospitalizations in each region of the country.
In conclusion, it is difficult to say definitively whether the United States has reopened faster than other countries. The severity and impact of the virus varied greatly from country to country, and within the United States itself. However, there does seem to be evidence that some countries, such as Germany, have taken a more coordinated and cautious approach to reopening. This suggests that there is room for improvement in how the United States handles future pandemics and prepares for reopening. The key to success is to find a balance between restarting the economy and protecting public health.
