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In the fight against COVID-19, severity of lockdown matters less than testing rates

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May 12, 2020 #rates, #testing
In the fight against COVID-19, severity of lockdown matters less than testing rates

There were other nations that likewise implemented rigid lockdowns in order to execute a physical distancing technique that will halt the increase in COVID19 infections, however there were substantial variances in screening rates conducted across such countries.

To determine which method led to much better outcomes, we analysed 4 parameters– tests per million population, stringency of the lockdown, case doubling time and volume of cases.

How to read the charts

The charts plot tests carried out per million individuals versus how stringent a country’s lockdown was as on March 25, April 15 and Might 4.

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