Experts outline five strategies that helped some countries emerge safely from Covid-19 lockdowns

New research outlines five key strategies that have set apart countries that have successfully eased national lockdowns for Covid-19 from those that are still struggling to control the virus. The strategies were compiled based on the experiences of nine high-income countries including New Zealand and Japan. They range from seemingly obvious necessities like having a good surveillance system to gauge exactly how many people are infected to more challenging needs including a health system that can handle surges in infections. The other successful strategies include strict border control measures and quarantine requirements for any visitors; a robust public health system that has the capacity to do large-scale testing; and engagement from local communities to do their part to fend off the virus.