NYT explains that lockdowns, compliance, masks, travel restrictions plus harsh and universal vaccine mandates are the best way, citing Australia. https://t.co/rJTFTXkFa5 — Jeffrey A Tucker (@jeffreyatucker) May 15, 2022According to the NYT, Australia and the U.S. are highly similar countries. It downplays one notable policy implemented by the island during the COVID-19 pandemic: shutting down its border for nearly two whole years. According to Worldometer, Australia ranks 84th out of 229 countries, territories and other entities in COVID-19 death rate. There are various reasons scientists believe Africa wasn’t as devastated by the pandemic as expected.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2022 15:24 UTC