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We need universal mask wearing AND unlimited testing. South Korea showed it works. In Japan, even without widespread testing the spreading is still slower than

We need universal mask wearing AND unlimited testing. South Korea showed it works. In Japan, even without widespread testing the spreading is still slower than the west. It's true Singapore does not mandate mask use, but they have thorough contact tracing and draconian quarantine laws.

octbash 7y ago
Excuse me - what "draconian quarantine laws"?
- fspeech 7y ago
  You could lose your residency right for violating quarantine. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-coronavirus-pr-stay-home-notice-barred-12471954 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-coron... https://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-countries-wield-fines-jail-terms-to-stop-coronavirus-quarantine-violations-11582824849 https://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-countries-wield-fines-jai...
  - octbash 7y ago
    How is that draconian? If you're issued a stay-home notice, STAY AT HOME.
    - fspeech 7y ago
      "Draconian" as in I don't see it practicable in my country. Not a moral judgment.