This works sets out to compare two countries most appraised for their approach to the COVID -19 pandemic, which are South Korea and New Zealand.
The fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is one of the deadliest pandemics in history cannot be overstated. First identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, COVID-19 has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization has a global Pandemic since March 11th, 2020. As an emphasis of its severity, by May 2021, there were an estimated over 160 million cases of the virus confirmed across the world, but more importantly, the virus has been blamed for causing the death of over 3.33 million individuals. This is complemented by the far-reaching social and economic disruption that the virus has had on individuals, families, and communities across the globe. In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, different governments have adopted varied strategies to control the outbreak each with their own strengths and weakness. To this end, South Korea and New Zealand are in record for embracing among the best responses to the pandemic in the globe.
Descriptively, South Korea is on the record for being among the countries which adopted an aggressive early response to the pandemic, an element that has had impressive results for the country. Notably, the country is on the records for being able to flatten the curve for the pandemic without having to lock down the entire economy or issuing stringent stay-at-home orders, among other strict measures that should have marked the responses by a majority of other countries across the globe . Of particular significance, the response by South Korea to the pandemic has been threefold.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Comparison of South Korea and New Zealand during the pandemic and how they are controlling the cases
- South Korea's Response Framework
- Testing and Screening
- Containment and Treatment
- Other Defining Features
- New Zealand's Response Framework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper compares the pandemic responses of South Korea and New Zealand, focusing on their strategies for controlling the spread of COVID-19. The goal is to understand the effectiveness of their approaches and identify key similarities and differences in their responses.
- Comparative analysis of South Korea and New Zealand's pandemic response strategies
- Emphasis on the "how" and extent of effectiveness in controlling the spread of COVID-19
- Examination of similarities and differences in their approaches, such as testing, contact tracing, quarantine, and economic impact
- Evaluation of the impact of cultural context on pandemic response
- Exploration of the effectiveness of different strategies in controlling the outbreak.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Comparison of South Korea and New Zealand during the pandemic and how they are controlling the cases: This chapter introduces the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact, highlighting the lack of consensus on effective response strategies. It introduces South Korea and New Zealand as two examples of countries with successful pandemic responses.
- South Korea's Response Framework: This chapter delves into South Korea's multifaceted response framework, emphasizing its focus on widespread testing, contact tracing, and quarantine. It highlights the country's ability to flatten the curve without extensive lockdowns, showcasing their successful testing program and proactive containment efforts.
- New Zealand's Response Framework: This chapter explores New Zealand's response, emphasizing its initial lockdown measures and subsequent targeted approaches to combat outbreaks. It compares their strategy to South Korea's, highlighting the economic impact of their lockdown strategy and their success in controlling outbreaks.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the comparison of pandemic responses, specifically those of South Korea and New Zealand. Key terms include COVID-19, pandemic response, testing, contact tracing, quarantine, lockdown, economic impact, cultural context, and comparative analysis.
- Quote paper
- Clement Bill (Author), 2021, COVID-19 -Response. Comparing South Korea and New Zealand During the Pandemic, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1045577