Mathematical modelsMathematical modelling has been the principal basis of policy decision making in the UK and other western economies in order to manage the Covid-19 illness effectively. However, statistical data coming out globally, though not quality data as yet, indicates better response against SARS-CoV-2 from countries with better and more robust public health care systems. Importance of early preparednessThe success of the authority in combating the Covid-19 epidemic in South Korea inspired German scientists and scientists from some of the other European countries like Switzerland and Austria, who became enlivened and were well disposed in their preparedness for the Covid-19 pandemic. On the contrary, under the effective leadership of Merkel, herself a scientist, Germany’s public health system had enjoyed the continued support of the government over the past many years and a robust public health system has proven to be important in the current crisis. Importance of social capitalThe pandemic of Covid-19 not only has immediate demographic losses but may render adverse long term economic, social, and cultural consequences.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 26, 2020 12:56 UTC