O NATION, AND no government, would have found this pandemic easy to deal with. And none has performed perfectly. However, as we reflect on 2020 it is undeniable that some countries have handled the virus better than others and that there are lessons all governments must learn. Crucially, we must learn to co-operate better. This is not a race in which a single country will emerge the winner, nor a virus we can fight alone.
The first is leadership. Across the world, public trust, confidence and willingness to change behaviour all stem from good leadership. In a time of crisis people look to their leaders for reassurance and direction. New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has led with honesty, clarity and compassion while communicating in new and innovative ways. In doing so, she has built a sense of unity and common purpose—her “team of 5m”—which will define those countries that adapt best to the post-pandemic world.
Research from previous crises shows that people are willing to make sacrifices for their community, but leadership is key. It must be authentic and accountable, as exemplified by the Danish prime minister’s press conference for children, or the way South Korea named those responsible for each element of its plans.
The final dividing line has been preparedness. Nothing has killed more humans throughout history than infectious disease. And covid-19 was not even the first pandemic in this century. The warning signs were there—SARS, MERS, H1N1. Preparation is not just having a plan on a shelf, though. Singapore reportedly copied Britain’s pandemic plan but, according to one health official, “actually implemented it”.
captain obvious
Yep. The world could have reacted better if the Chinese Communist Party CCP and President Xi did not hid the Virus for 3 months and then lie about it. China lied and people around the world died, and much worse. The world must hold China accountable!
Wasn't he also moaning on about the govt outsoucing PPE provision without tendering, a process that would have DELAYED any government action on PPE?
Starmer writing on the Economist? How about if he just joins also the LibDems instead of causing an internal civil war in the Labout Party
I cannot believe Labour have fallen for this clown.
Believe it or not, more people are dying because of the new norms than for Plandemic
Stammer is just Boris with tidier hair!!! Rocket 🚀
There was a failure due to a lack of planning and preparation, issues that need addressing. We need bigger PPE stockpiles, testing infrastructure that is scalable, the list is endless.
Another armchair critic 🙄
Such insight - amazing.
Boris was to busy copying trump and ignored science !
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