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How South Korea Put Into Place the World's Most Aggressive Coronavirus Test Program

Dasl Yoon Timothy W. Martin

March 16, 2020 |

Wall Street Journal |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea

The testing efficiency and protocols implemented in South Korea to slow the spread of coronavirus have proven to be successful, with the latest reports of the country showing that reports of cases have leveled off. Combining "a single-payer health-care system and a sweeping infectious-disease law," the country was able rapidly identify potential cases and enact isolation in order to contain the spread of the virus.

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Containing coronavirus: lessons from Asia

Kathrin Hille Edward White

March 16, 2020 |

Financial Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Taiwan

Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan all implemented similar comprehensive public health emergency plans that successfully reduced the spread of coronavirus in each region. Although each country used tactics such as travel restrictions, widespread testing, transparent communication, and quarantine protocols, Taiwan and South Korea are emerging as models for other countries due to the structure of democracy.

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Warum Südkorea so effektiv gegen das Coronavirus handeln kann

Fabian Kretschmer

March 15, 2020 |

Augsburger Allgemeine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

Südkorea hat im großen Stil und rasch ein umfangreiches Testsystem zur Erkennung des Virus aufgebaut. In nur 17 Tagen haben die Behörden einen eigenen Virus-Test eingeführt und ein Netzwerk aus insgesamt 96 Laboren ins Laufen gebracht. Die Infektionszahlen sind rückläufig.

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How South Korea Scaled Coronavirus Testing While the U.S. Fell Dangerously Behind

Lisa Song

March 15, 2020 |

ProPublica |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Daegu

South Korea is emerging as a model for many countries battling the spread of coronavirus, thanks to the country's quick response to initiate widespread testing and contact tracing methodology. Having learned from what failed during the outbreak in 2015, the country has been able to keep their death toll under 1 percent, unlike many other countries battling the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Il aurait fallu s'inspirer de Taïwan, mais c'est trop tard

Pablo Maillé

March 13, 2020 |

Usbek & Rica |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Taiwan

Plusieurs pays d'Asie ont rapidemment instauré des mesures efficaces pour limiter la propagation de la pandémie au sein de leurs populations. Ces stratégies pour contenir la contagion auraient pu constituer un modèle de réponse pour les pays européens. Toutefois, ces dispositifs soulèvent des questions en termes de respect de la vie privée.

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Coronavirus Testing Goes Mobile in Seattle

Wudan Yan

March 13, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

In early January, doctors at UW Medical Center began preparing for a coronavirus outbreak by transforming a research lab into a screening center for coronavirus that delivers results within a day. Now, coupled with a mobile clinic that allows for people to be tested from within the confines of their cars, the city has been able to test a large volume of people more safely than if they were being tested from within a hospital.

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[코로나19 원격의료] ① 감염병 재난에 첫 시행…'서울-지방' 진료격차 없었다

강애란

March 13, 2020 |

연합뉴스 |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

서울대병원의 주도 아래 코로나19 경증환자들을 원격으로 진료하는 체계가 마련 돼 긍정적 효과를 내고 있습니다. 원격진료가 도시와 지방 간의 진료 격차를 해소할 수 있는 가능성 역시 제시되고 있습니다.

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Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not

Jason Beaubien

March 12, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Singapore

As countries respond in different ways to the COVID19 pandemic, those with systematic government approaches have proven to be strongest thus far. Places like Hong Kong and Singapore created immediate systems for testing and quarantining, putting quick pressure on stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus. On the opposite end, places like Iran and the United States have fared worse because of a lack of immediate response and capacity for testing.

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Experts Credit South Korea's Extensive Testing For Curbing Coronavirus Spread

Anthony Kuhn

March 12, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

South Korea has had an extremely effective response to the coronavirus because of its fast and widespread use of testing. There are now drive-through tests available where people recommended by their doctor can take a test from the safety of their vehicle. This decreases the chances of transmission and lowers the stress of both patient and doctor. As a result, the rate of increase has been slowing since February 29, 2020.

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Coronavirus : et si la Corée du Sud avait trouvé la bonne stratégie ?

Rédaction internationale

March 12, 2020 |

France Culture |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

La réaction immédiate de la Corée du Sud face à la pandémie a permis de réduire la croissance rapide du nombre de cas de personnes infectées par le Covid-19. Le pays a donné la priorité au dépistage massif, au criblage systématique, et à la responsabilisation collective.

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