Read on Twitter
Everybody fawning over Western countries' responses to COVID19 while ignoring all the non-Western ones who've quietly been doing much better but hey they're not white so why would we care 
Taiwan
"population 23 million, has recorded 550 total cases and only seven deaths"
And recently hosted Ultra Music Festival with 10,000 people: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/ultra-music-festival-taiwan-2020-video/
"population 23 million, has recorded 550 total cases and only seven deaths"
And recently hosted Ultra Music Festival with 10,000 people: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/ultra-music-festival-taiwan-2020-video/
Singapore
"Singapore was one of the first countries to report a COVID-19 case outside of China...It has recorded more than 58,000 cases, but nearly all them have recovered and its fatality rate is the worldâs lowest with just 28 deaths." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-singapore-idUSKBN2850G6?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter
"Singapore was one of the first countries to report a COVID-19 case outside of China...It has recorded more than 58,000 cases, but nearly all them have recovered and its fatality rate is the worldâs lowest with just 28 deaths." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-singapore-idUSKBN2850G6?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter
Vietnam
"Vietnam has confirmed 1,347 coronavirus cases as of Tuesday afternoon, with 1,179 recoveries and 35 virus-related deaths"
With the first outbreak in 88 days from an incoming flight, they've suspended all commercial inbound flights. https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20201130/vietnam-announces-first-domestic-covid19-case-after-nearly-3-months/58041.html
"Vietnam has confirmed 1,347 coronavirus cases as of Tuesday afternoon, with 1,179 recoveries and 35 virus-related deaths"
With the first outbreak in 88 days from an incoming flight, they've suspended all commercial inbound flights. https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20201130/vietnam-announces-first-domestic-covid19-case-after-nearly-3-months/58041.html
Thailand
- 70M population
- 4,026 confirmed cases
- 3,822 recoveries
- 60 deaths
- 144 people receiving medical treatment
"The success isnât coincidental, but a result of 40 years of investments by govts to improve the public health infrastructure" https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/cv19-asia/cv19-thailand/who-praises-thailand-for-being-successful-model-of-covid-containment
- 70M population
- 4,026 confirmed cases
- 3,822 recoveries
- 60 deaths
- 144 people receiving medical treatment
"The success isnât coincidental, but a result of 40 years of investments by govts to improve the public health infrastructure" https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/cv19-asia/cv19-thailand/who-praises-thailand-for-being-successful-model-of-covid-containment
Mongolia
- 3.71M population
- 812 confirmed cases
- 358 recoveries
- 0 deaths
"In a country where public health does not have the same resources as in more developed countries, the management of the pandemic has been so well done" https://www.explica.co/covid-19-coronavirus-i-the-amazing-case-of-mongolia-the-country-without-any-death-from-covid-19/
- 3.71M population
- 812 confirmed cases
- 358 recoveries
- 0 deaths
"In a country where public health does not have the same resources as in more developed countries, the management of the pandemic has been so well done" https://www.explica.co/covid-19-coronavirus-i-the-amazing-case-of-mongolia-the-country-without-any-death-from-covid-19/
South Korea:
- 51.6M population
- 35,163 confirmed cases
- 28,065 recoveries
- 526 deaths
"For each COVID case, tracers identify and test 100 people. In the UK, only two people on average are traced for each confirmed COVID case" https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-south-korea-traces-100-people-for-every-case-and-is-willing-to-share-expertise-with-uk-12143083
- 51.6M population
- 35,163 confirmed cases
- 28,065 recoveries
- 526 deaths
"For each COVID case, tracers identify and test 100 people. In the UK, only two people on average are traced for each confirmed COVID case" https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-south-korea-traces-100-people-for-every-case-and-is-willing-to-share-expertise-with-uk-12143083
Trinidad & Tobago
- 1.3M population
- 6,685 confirmed cases
- 5,807 recoveries
- 120 deaths
"The key mitigation and containment strategies implemented by the country were evidence-informed and demonstrated an âall-of-governmentâ approach" https://clinowl.com/health-systems-resilience-covid-19-response-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
- 1.3M population
- 6,685 confirmed cases
- 5,807 recoveries
- 120 deaths
"The key mitigation and containment strategies implemented by the country were evidence-informed and demonstrated an âall-of-governmentâ approach" https://clinowl.com/health-systems-resilience-covid-19-response-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
Sri Lanka
- 21.4M population
- 24,882 confirmed cases
- 18,304 recoveries
- 122 deaths
"The Ministry of Health swiftly identified the risks and the need for heightened communication with the public, quickly mobilizing pandemic readiness plans." https://www.borgenmagazine.com/sri-lankas-covid-19-response/
- 21.4M population
- 24,882 confirmed cases
- 18,304 recoveries
- 122 deaths
"The Ministry of Health swiftly identified the risks and the need for heightened communication with the public, quickly mobilizing pandemic readiness plans." https://www.borgenmagazine.com/sri-lankas-covid-19-response/
Eritrea
- 3.5M population
- 577 confirmed cases
- 498 recoveries
- 0 deaths
"Managed to contain COVID-19 through decisive leadership and swift, aggressive action, strong planning and coordination, committed health workers, and engaged communities" https://shabait.com/2020/11/04/covid-19-eritreas-success-and-challenges-part-ii/
- 3.5M population
- 577 confirmed cases
- 498 recoveries
- 0 deaths
"Managed to contain COVID-19 through decisive leadership and swift, aggressive action, strong planning and coordination, committed health workers, and engaged communities" https://shabait.com/2020/11/04/covid-19-eritreas-success-and-challenges-part-ii/
Cambodia
- 16.7M population
- 329 confirmed cases
- 304 recovires
- 0 deaths
"With zero deaths and an absence of widespread community-level transmission to date, Cambodia has demonstrated an effective rapid response to the initial cases" https://www.who.int/cambodia/news/feature-stories/detail/the-first-100-days-of-the-covid-19-response-past-investments-in-health-security-system-pay-off-and-learning-lessons-for-the-future
- 16.7M population
- 329 confirmed cases
- 304 recovires
- 0 deaths
"With zero deaths and an absence of widespread community-level transmission to date, Cambodia has demonstrated an effective rapid response to the initial cases" https://www.who.int/cambodia/news/feature-stories/detail/the-first-100-days-of-the-covid-19-response-past-investments-in-health-security-system-pay-off-and-learning-lessons-for-the-future
Laos
- 7.3M population
- 39 confirmed cases
- 26 recovered cases
- 0 deaths
"He credited awareness among Lao people, who willingly embraced the cancellation of annual Laos New Year water festival and accepted wearing face masks" https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1937164/laos-praised-for-quick-virus-response
- 7.3M population
- 39 confirmed cases
- 26 recovered cases
- 0 deaths
"He credited awareness among Lao people, who willingly embraced the cancellation of annual Laos New Year water festival and accepted wearing face masks" https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1937164/laos-praised-for-quick-virus-response
Timor-Leste
- 1.3M population
- 30 confirmed cases
- 30 recovered cases
- 0 deaths
"A quick response from its civil leaders and the resilience of Timorese people, who are predominantly Catholic and traditionally listen to what church leaders say" https://www.ucanews.com/news/defying-the-odds-timor-lestes-battle-with-covid-19/89723#
- 1.3M population
- 30 confirmed cases
- 30 recovered cases
- 0 deaths
"A quick response from its civil leaders and the resilience of Timorese people, who are predominantly Catholic and traditionally listen to what church leaders say" https://www.ucanews.com/news/defying-the-odds-timor-lestes-battle-with-covid-19/89723#
Rwanda
- 13M population
- 5,948 confirmed cases
- 5,544 recovered cases
- 49 deaths
"Contact tracing has overwhelmed countries with far more resources - Rwanda's per capita income is $2,000 per year. Yet all testing and treatment for the virus is free." https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/07/15/889802561/a-covid-19-success-story-in-rwanda-free-testing-robot-caregivers
- 13M population
- 5,948 confirmed cases
- 5,544 recovered cases
- 49 deaths
"Contact tracing has overwhelmed countries with far more resources - Rwanda's per capita income is $2,000 per year. Yet all testing and treatment for the virus is free." https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/07/15/889802561/a-covid-19-success-story-in-rwanda-free-testing-robot-caregivers
Sierra Leone
- 8M population
- 2,413 confirmed cases
- 1,838 recovered cases
- 74 deaths
âWe instituted lives and livelihoods-first approach [and] made sure that all our decisions and actions have been intentional and informed by data and scienceâ
https://statehouse.gov.sl/aprm-impressed-with-sierra-leones-handling-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-encourages-other-regional-member-states-to-adopt-the-model/
- 8M population
- 2,413 confirmed cases
- 1,838 recovered cases
- 74 deaths
âWe instituted lives and livelihoods-first approach [and] made sure that all our decisions and actions have been intentional and informed by data and scienceâ
https://statehouse.gov.sl/aprm-impressed-with-sierra-leones-handling-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-encourages-other-regional-member-states-to-adopt-the-model/
Mozambique
- 31.6M population
- 15,770 confirmed cases
- 13,778 recovered cases
- 131 deaths
"The death toll is one of the lowest in the world and dims even further when contrasted with neighbors South Africa, which has lost over 20,000 people" https://www.africanews.com/2020/11/17/mozambique-has-covid-19-under-control-who//
- 31.6M population
- 15,770 confirmed cases
- 13,778 recovered cases
- 131 deaths
"The death toll is one of the lowest in the world and dims even further when contrasted with neighbors South Africa, which has lost over 20,000 people" https://www.africanews.com/2020/11/17/mozambique-has-covid-19-under-control-who//
Uganda
- 46.3M population
- 21,035 confirmed cases
- 9,044 recovered cases
- 205 deaths
"A community-based disease surveillance and contact tracing model comprised a diverse group of health professionals, a game changer in the COVID-19 response" https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305948
- 46.3M population
- 21,035 confirmed cases
- 9,044 recovered cases
- 205 deaths
"A community-based disease surveillance and contact tracing model comprised a diverse group of health professionals, a game changer in the COVID-19 response" https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305948
Japan
- 126.3M population
- 148,694 confirmed cases
- 125,470 recovered cases
- 2,139 deaths
Japan's third wave is better than many other countries' first. All residents will get vaccine from Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca for free. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-japan-residents-to-get-free-vaccine-13683780
- 126.3M population
- 148,694 confirmed cases
- 125,470 recovered cases
- 2,139 deaths
Japan's third wave is better than many other countries' first. All residents will get vaccine from Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca for free. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-japan-residents-to-get-free-vaccine-13683780
China
- 1,439,323,776 population
- 86,551 confirmed cases
- 81,649 recovered cases
- 4,634 deaths
"with much of the world paralysed by second or third waves of the virus, Chinaâs labour-intensive approach is still proving devastatingly effective" https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-crushed-coronavirus-pandemic
- 1,439,323,776 population
- 86,551 confirmed cases
- 81,649 recovered cases
- 4,634 deaths
"with much of the world paralysed by second or third waves of the virus, Chinaâs labour-intensive approach is still proving devastatingly effective" https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-crushed-coronavirus-pandemic
These are just a few of many countries doing well.
As @Indica says:
"How developed are you if you donât have public health? How industrialized are you if you cannot distribute tests + PPE? How advanced are you if your people wonât even wear a mask?" https://medium.com/indica/the-overwhelming-racism-of-covid-coverage-78e37e4ce6e8
As @Indica says:
"How developed are you if you donât have public health? How industrialized are you if you cannot distribute tests + PPE? How advanced are you if your people wonât even wear a mask?" https://medium.com/indica/the-overwhelming-racism-of-covid-coverage-78e37e4ce6e8
This is a comprehensive and excellent thread about Taiwan's success which has been overlooked in favour of a country led by a white woman. https://twitter.com/wang_seaver/status/1338600890232569856?s=19
