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> A few countries have eliminated the virus entirely. Cool. Any resources to read up on that? To my knowledge only a few countries have very few cases. But eli
by numlock86 6y ago
> A few countries have eliminated the virus entirely.
Cool. Any resources to read up on that? To my knowledge only a few countries have very few cases. But eliminated completely? Wow. I'd like to dive into this topic.
- gadders 6y agoI think the statement needs a "... until travel restrictions are lifted."
- alkonaut 6y agoIndeed. But NZ, unlike most places on the planet, could probably live with travel restrictions for 18 months without too much problems. A big rescue program for the tourism industry would be needed, but apart from that it seems doable. If Australia could manage the same thing, then they could have a common travel area (which would also help with the tourism somewhat). People flying in from elsewhere would need a long quarantine. Unless they believe that's sustainable for 18 months, their whole strategy of eradication wouldn't be feasible, so one would have to assume this is the plan.
- pjc50 6y agoNew Zealand I believe.
- numlock86 6y agoNew Zealand has "few cases" but not "entirely eliminated" it.
- alphast0rm 6y ago"There is no widespread undetected community transmission in New Zealand. We have won that battle," Ardern said Monday. "But we must remain vigilant if we are to keep it that way." Asked whether New Zealand had eliminated COVID-19, Ardern replied: "currently." [1] https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/27/845304917/new-zealand-says-it-has-won-battle-against-covid-19 https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/0...
- JackFr 6y agoNo “widespread undetected community transmission” is not quite the same thing as eliminated.