October 2020 PMID 33032601

Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions.

Amy Dighe, Lorenzo Cattarino, Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg, Janetta Skarp, Natsuko Imai, Sangeeta Bhatia, Katy A M Gaythorpe, Kylie E C Ainslie, Marc Baguelin, Samir Bhatt, Adhiratha Boonyasiri, Nicholas F Brazeau, Laura V Cooper, Helen Coupland, Zulma Cucunuba

Mentions

112
Peak: 37 in Nov 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

494,991
potential audience

Total likes

592

Video views

13,388

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Jan 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter96 posts
  • News12 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight specific aspects of South Korea's response, such as the emphasis on testing and contact tracing versus strict lockdown measures. For instance, a user remarked on the effectiveness of localized social distancing rather than total lockdowns, while others discussed the role of case clusters in controlling the pandemic. The tone of these comments—some with supportive language like 'good read' and 'effective'—suggests a consensus around the positive impact of the South Korean strategy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions indicate support for the overall effectiveness of South Korea's approach to handling COVID-19.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show strong curiosity about the strategies employed in South Korea, with many users actively seeking comparisons to other countries.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into specific methods, such as targeted social distancing and rapid testing, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Many participants believe the insights from the article will influence future pandemic responses significantly.

Abstract in brief

  • South Korea effectively controlled COVID-19 transmission through a "test, trace, isolate" strategy, despite implementing less strict social distancing measures compared to Europe and the USA.
  • After an initial surge, the estimated reproduction number (R) fell below one by early April, with subsequent fluctuations due to outbreaks, particularly in metropolitan areas.
  • The response involved swift increases in testing capacity and targeted social distancing in high-incidence regions, but contact tracing revealed that most cases were linked to cluster investigations rather than individual tracking.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Alexander Clarkson 
@APHClarkson · X

For all the discussion of Asian examples with authoritarian overtones, the most successful state in handling COVID19 was a democracy. Many tools extolled as examples of greater social discipline were not used by South Korea. Speed of response was crucial https://t.co/i0SiBSoucM https://t.co/ruWvSJLDab

Nov 1, 2020 · 86 likes · 33 shares · 50,936 followers View post →
Adam Kucharski
@adamjkucharski · X

South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home would've enhanced effectiveness of contact tracing (because fewer contacts to trace), but important to avoid oversimplification when discussing COVID control. 2/ https://t.co/yXpllRJipL

Jan 22, 2021 · 72 likes · 24 shares · 131,036 followers View post →
Santiago Núñez-Corrales, Ph.D.
@snunezcr · X

La respuesta de Corea del Sur fue inmediatamente implementar una estrategia nacional de pruebas para generar su propia tecnología y no depender de las restricciones del mercado internacional. Es la base de detectar, aislar y rastrear de epidemiología. https://t.co/PA5FcooONp

Nov 7, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 1,522 followers View post →
Dr David Nicholl
@djnicholl · X

@whippletom S Korea has effective contact tracing...but it’s not that they have done ONE thing, they’ve done all of it well https://t.co/rcbSXKsGQz

Jan 31, 2021 · 4 likes · 23,393 followers View post →
COVIDzero Canada
@COVIDzeroCanada · X

"Whilst early adoption of testing and contact tracing is likely to be important for South Korea’s successful outbreak control, other factors including regional implementation of strong social distancing measures likely also contributed." https://t.co/i3qc10L7CV

Nov 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 705 followers View post →
Martin Juhl
@MartinJuhl2 · X

Here is a report about the South Korean approach Report 25 - Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions Links to importance of contact tracing and cluster finding https://t.co/uEhhCz9Ryu https://t.co/6onKetc1VH

Nov 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,862 followers View post →

All mentions

MPC
@mpc_xetts · X

@ErikPar51701323 @JamesDelaney111 Despite less stringent “lockdown” measures, strong social distancing measures were implemented in high-incidence areas and studies measured a considerable national decrease in movement in late February https://t.co/MB4dJxYvDs

Jan 10, 2022 · 835 followers View post →
WHUFC_USA_2008
@WHUFC_USA_2008 · X

@LolaPal26351221 @ACTforAmerica This was a good read. However, there are other examples in the world that have very strict lockdown policies and they are not doing well with covid. Yes it can slow the spread but many other areas of life suffer as a result. https://t.co/NvMD2mXn0l

Jan 4, 2022 · 740 followers View post →
BKFoutch
@FoutchBk · X

@mike_paroulek @JudiciaryGOP 1. Early response, 2. Outbreak pocket-specific response, 3. VERY small country geographically. https://t.co/We3ZMxUnbJ

Dec 18, 2021 · 6 followers View post →
Denis Esquivel
@DenisEsquivel10 · X

RT @snunezcr: La respuesta de Corea del Sur fue inmediatamente implementar una estrategia nacional de pruebas para generar su propia tecnol…

Nov 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 164 followers View post →
Economista Tico
@economista_tico · X

RT @snunezcr: La respuesta de Corea del Sur fue inmediatamente implementar una estrategia nacional de pruebas para generar su propia tecnol…

Nov 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 799 followers View post →
Santiago Núñez-Corrales, Ph.D.
@snunezcr · X

La respuesta de Corea del Sur fue inmediatamente implementar una estrategia nacional de pruebas para generar su propia tecnología y no depender de las restricciones del mercado internacional. Es la base de detectar, aislar y rastrear de epidemiología. https://t.co/PA5FcooONp

Nov 7, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 1,522 followers View post →
How Embarrassing
@HowEmbarrassXD · X

@JohnCul24794382 https://t.co/tgNL7iT1w0

Oct 23, 2021 · 1 like · 377 followers View post →
JayOnPolitics
@PoliticalJay2 · X

@groo_wonderer @kentucky_daisy @JordanSchachtel So basically you're saying they left numbers out? I doubt that. You're assuming they're lying to save face. https://t.co/QrGCILUjRf

Jun 2, 2021 · 172 followers View post →
Sunny Kim
@redrainjin · X

RT @Myst_Troubadour: "검사와 접촉자 추적을 조기 도입한 것이 남한의 성공적인 방역에 중요한 것으로 보이며, 강력한 사회적 거리두기의 지역적 시행 등 다른 요소들 역시 기여한 것으로 보인다. 높은 검사율과 낮은 사망자수는 남한이 다른…

Apr 25, 2021 · 4 shares · 32 followers View post →
Delta Tango
@deepthroat81 · X

RT @Myst_Troubadour: "검사와 접촉자 추적을 조기 도입한 것이 남한의 성공적인 방역에 중요한 것으로 보이며, 강력한 사회적 거리두기의 지역적 시행 등 다른 요소들 역시 기여한 것으로 보인다. 높은 검사율과 낮은 사망자수는 남한이 다른…

Apr 25, 2021 · 4 shares · 662 followers View post →
퍼런여우
@FaranFox · X

RT @Myst_Troubadour: "검사와 접촉자 추적을 조기 도입한 것이 남한의 성공적인 방역에 중요한 것으로 보이며, 강력한 사회적 거리두기의 지역적 시행 등 다른 요소들 역시 기여한 것으로 보인다. 높은 검사율과 낮은 사망자수는 남한이 다른…

Apr 25, 2021 · 4 shares · 353 followers View post →
황금냥털 SF 돌.균.
@stonevirus · X

RT @Myst_Troubadour: "검사와 접촉자 추적을 조기 도입한 것이 남한의 성공적인 방역에 중요한 것으로 보이며, 강력한 사회적 거리두기의 지역적 시행 등 다른 요소들 역시 기여한 것으로 보인다. 높은 검사율과 낮은 사망자수는 남한이 다른…

Apr 25, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,168 followers View post →
57있는 애니프사 미스트
@Myst_Troubadour · X

"검사와 접촉자 추적을 조기 도입한 것이 남한의 성공적인 방역에 중요한 것으로 보이며, 강력한 사회적 거리두기의 지역적 시행 등 다른 요소들 역시 기여한 것으로 보인다. 높은 검사율과 낮은 사망자수는 남한이 다른 나라에 비해 적은 유행을 겪었음을 시사한다." https://t.co/i3bLF7DzLh https://t.co/dyKiIID8Qj

Apr 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 1,247 followers View post →
Resistenza
@Resistenza15 · X

@CremascoV @MetaxyRainbow @ilReazionario La Corea del Sud non ha chiuso il paese. Ha fatto interventi mirati (e secondo me discutibili), ma non ha "chiuso tutto". Lo so da colleghi che sento spesso, ma se non ti fidi: https://t.co/R9qnqe66Wp. E adesso vai a cagare, su.

Apr 10, 2021 · 52 followers View post →
Later Newspaper
@LondonSkywatch · X

@Blairmenachi I think I recall most of the South Korean cases were in one church, they presumably had strong border controls? https://t.co/gjqXOyJCLL

Mar 22, 2021 · 1,021 followers View post →
Justin
@Jstnorv10 · X

@brisco_0317 @venivici27 @RepAndyBiggsAZ https://t.co/8sTfETMWRC

Feb 8, 2021 · 4,828 followers View post →
Dr David Nicholl
@djnicholl · X

@whippletom S Korea has effective contact tracing...but it’s not that they have done ONE thing, they’ve done all of it well https://t.co/rcbSXKsGQz

Jan 31, 2021 · 4 likes · 23,393 followers View post →
Graciela Alonso
@oliondo · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 29, 2021 · 24 shares · 269 followers View post →
covid19_info
@covid19_info · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 26, 2021 · 24 shares · 1,313 followers View post →
sisia
@sisia05959716 · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 25, 2021 · 24 shares · 112 followers View post →
Danyal Dhondy
@danyaldhondy · X

@KateBus99290339 @NoirDavi @JuliaHB1 A variety of strategies exist in East Asia- s korea, for example, has employed massive testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. https://t.co/CBigxwSAF5

Jan 25, 2021 · 517 followers View post →
fblr
@SakumiBLR · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 24, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,863 followers View post →
Kissa Kissanen
@pim_kissa · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 151 followers View post →
CORONAVIRUSUPDATE
@COVID19digest1 · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 271 followers View post →
Ronan
@fitzr1122 · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 2,630 followers View post →
Skatiq
@Skatiq3 · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 272 followers View post →
Mark Bayliss
@Kent_Cyclist · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 520 followers View post →
Mark Thomsen
@MarkMaximum7 · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 81 followers View post →
jlr
@jimleroyer · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 170 followers View post →
Mere
@zunderwhelmed · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 5,189 followers View post →
priya joseph
@ayirpelle · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 4,911 followers View post →
Jorge Pacheco Jara
@jorge_pacheco · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 8,329 followers View post →
Bia
@BeatrizGietner · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 5,093 followers View post →
The Blue Roof
@BluRoofPolitics · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 18,388 followers View post →
Jordan Tzvetkov
@JordanTzvetkov · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 504 followers View post →
Sandra MM
@sandymmv · X

RT @AdamJKucharski: South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home…

Jan 22, 2021 · 24 shares · 1,584 followers View post →
Adam Kucharski
@adamjkucharski · X

South Korea’s response differed from others in many ways (more: https://t.co/R9zwwWrn3x) & getting people to stay home would've enhanced effectiveness of contact tracing (because fewer contacts to trace), but important to avoid oversimplification when discussing COVID control. 2/ https://t.co/yXpllRJipL

Jan 22, 2021 · 72 likes · 24 shares · 131,036 followers View post →
Blackcat476
@blackcat476 · X

@samriegel @Newsweek South Korea implemented a high volume of testing and strict isolation for anyone who tested positive. Along with a strict social distancing. Also things that USA failed at, along with bad lockdowns and bad mask usage. https://t.co/cHeh8Ox1d1

Jan 17, 2021 · 123 followers View post →
Martin Finch
@martin_finch · X

@NeilDotObrien Although I am in broad agreement with you, I would hesitate to include South Korea and Japan in the list of countries that took the toughest measures. https://t.co/avNuAwJ4gc

Jan 17, 2021 · 1 like · 921 followers View post →
Lady G Burner Account
@LadyG7_9_55 · X

@Ritzonthewar @marrisu @orlandosentinel Well I can’t reason with stupid. Just read this https://t.co/Wor2m69pwW

Jan 1, 2021 · 49 followers View post →
Alice Quinn
@niffinandback · X

@angrywoodchuck @dcexaminer Try digging into the literature. This isn't a simple question. https://t.co/KO4xh7AMJn

Dec 17, 2020 · 113 followers View post →
Patrick Rataud
@PatrickRataud · X

@GeraldSantucci Éléments de réponse dans cet article que @jattali aurait du lire avant de se prononcer. Tests + isolement + strong social distancing + peut être une épidémie moins forte que dans d'autres pays + autres facteurs rendant la comparaison difficile... https://t.co/068e3OpCjV

Dec 11, 2020 · 278 followers View post →
David Sinfield
@omotforest · X

This is what success looks like? https://t.co/9xwe4lFUDj https://t.co/3sWEKAqROH

Dec 6, 2020 · 5,368 followers View post →
Peter Thorn
@petethorn · X

@swedishpole @SaintMamad @FrankLuntz https://t.co/m5UT3nTr9V

Dec 5, 2020 · 9,832 followers View post →
Hank Smythe
@HSmythe10 · X

@KdwUh @minister65 @CMacdon12 @zzcanada1 @Milhouse_Van_Ho Yep militant social distancing will address the lack of lockdown, as do curfews, and testing everyone who comes in. https://t.co/qjqWFMubOm

Dec 1, 2020 · 805 followers View post →
FC
@factchecking18 · X

RT @factchecking18: @captainwiffwaff @devisridhar Look at what "3rd wave" means for SK (~52mln) vs ITA (~60mln). Built in immunity??? Do y…

Dec 1, 2020 · 1 share · 653 followers View post →
FC
@factchecking18 · X

@captainwiffwaff @devisridhar Look at what "3rd wave" means for SK (~52mln) vs ITA (~60mln). Built in immunity??? Do you need more evidence about CT? https://t.co/nGVkdbDvGW https://t.co/NJwRK5HS3Z https://t.co/6N268kGTDj https://t.co/spMf7moEiD https://t.co/R1bBIzooA3 https://t.co/Ta47MxOXQY https://t.co/xmkBA3J98d

Dec 1, 2020 · 1 share · 653 followers View post →
EvilDave
@EvilDave_NXT · X

@GavinThorpe5 @NiceGoingAdam @GerardBattenUK Masks are dangerous, must be why doctors wear them...

Dec 1, 2020 · 1 like · 2,123 followers View post →
CWalker
@CheerfulWalker · X

RT @COVIDzeroCanada: "Whilst early adoption of testing and contact tracing is likely to be important for South Korea’s successful outbreak…

Nov 23, 2020 · 2 shares · 114 followers View post →
Romain Martin
@RomainMartinIO · X

RT @COVIDzeroCanada: "Whilst early adoption of testing and contact tracing is likely to be important for South Korea’s successful outbreak…

Nov 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,307 followers View post →
COVIDzero Canada
@COVIDzeroCanada · X

"Whilst early adoption of testing and contact tracing is likely to be important for South Korea’s successful outbreak control, other factors including regional implementation of strong social distancing measures likely also contributed." https://t.co/i3qc10L7CV

Nov 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 705 followers View post →
Dr_pepper_on_ice
@CortinaAmalfi · X

@ConnorKitchings @jmhorp Looks like South Korea implemented a ‘test, trace, isolate’ strategy: https://t.co/KGTyh4ssqp I think they are more likely to follow guidelines for wearing masks, as opposed to Americans.

Nov 14, 2020 · 76 followers View post →
Rene Carpentier
@RHCarpentier · X

@ryanmeili @AleanaYoung This is what was done in South Korea https://t.co/RQr1BRt0nN

Nov 13, 2020 · 640 followers View post →
brooklynGod
@BrooklynGod · X

@NeilFitzUk @Sinizt3r1 @HCTrudo https://t.co/Y6ETwqoWbt

Nov 7, 2020 · 2 likes · 52 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@alonbeer1 @feldman_gil @Meir_Rubin יש שם מעט נדבקים בגלל שהם פעלו מהר. טייוואן https://t.co/hL0rc9TTwm הסרטון המלא ביוטיוב https://t.co/Zpq8piFAfl בקוריאה היו יחסית הרבה נדבקים, אבל ברגע שגילו זאת עשו את מה שצריך כדי שלא תהפוך להתפרצות לא מבוקרת https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG טכנולוגיה, עבודה מהירה ובידוד קשרים קרובים

Nov 5, 2020 · 194 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@y1shaul @Nadav_Eyal אני מפנטזת על רילוקיישן, מאחר ואפילו עם הדמיון הכי פרוע אני לא רואה מצב בו הפוליטיקאים יפתרו את המשבר הזה. מרכז השליטה של טייוואן הוקם בגלל שבסארס הם נתקלו באותה בעיה של ממשלה שעומדת במקום. המודל של קוריאה יותר מתאים לנו, לדעתי. https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG https://t.co/NROnT9in5q

Nov 5, 2020 · 194 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@y1shaul @Nadav_Eyal לא צריך לכתוב כלום, רק לראות את סרטון ההסבר של טייוואן. https://t.co/hL0rc9TTwm למרות שלדעתי פספסנו את הרכבת של טייוואן שהשכילה (עקב ניסיון קודם) לעצור את הוירוס טרם התפשטותו. אנחנו צריכים ללמוד מקוריאה. בטח יש לנו טכנולוגיה דומה. קוריאה https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG

Nov 4, 2020 · 1 like · 194 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@thenthinkagain @naftalibennett אתה יודע למה הטייוואנים ממושמעים? כי הממשלה שלהם הבינה שהיא צריכה לעבוד בשקיפות ולקחת צעדים על בסיס חוות דעת מומחים. https://t.co/hL0rc9TTwm פספסנו את הרכבת של ללמוד מטייוואן, אבל אנחנו יכולים ללמוד מקוריאה... טכנולוגיה אמורה להיות לנו https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG

Nov 4, 2020 · 194 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@ehud007 @zehavagalon אם הקיסר שלך היה רוצה לטפל במצב כמו שצריך, הוא היה לומד ממדינות שהכילו את ההתפשטות אצלהן כמו קוריאה שהייתה מוקד התפרצות עיקרי בהתחלה, סינגפור, ניו זילנד.. טייוואן שמוכנה ללמד מה היא עשתה: https://t.co/hL0rc9TTwm קוריאה https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG סינגפור https://t.co/Ip5xOWNaMn

Nov 4, 2020 · 194 followers View post →
Dikla
@zzDiklazz · X

@ZuckermanRoy @Meir_Rubin @amit_segal נכון. תפיסת עולם דומה לשלך..גזענ..סליחה, הבדלים אתניים. טייוואן למדה בסארס שהממשלה החלוקה בדיעותיה פוגעת בטיפול המהיר, הם גם הבינו ששקיפות חשובה לשת"פ של האזרחים.. https://t.co/hL0rc9TTwm קטיעת שרשרת ההדבקה קוריאה https://t.co/m6fqUcs0yG סינגפור https://t.co/Ip5xOWNaMn

Nov 3, 2020 · 194 followers View post →
S. Anantasirikiat
@birdysek · X

RT @APHClarkson: For all the discussion of Asian examples with authoritarian overtones, the most successful state in handling COVID19 was a…

Nov 2, 2020 · 33 shares · 228 followers View post →
Muskatblut
@Asphodelchen · X

RT @APHClarkson: For all the discussion of Asian examples with authoritarian overtones, the most successful state in handling COVID19 was a…

Nov 2, 2020 · 33 shares · 235 followers View post →
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Martin Juhl
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Here is a report about the South Korean approach Report 25 - Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions Links to importance of contact tracing and cluster finding https://t.co/uEhhCz9Ryu https://t.co/6onKetc1VH

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David Tizzard
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@hogster @Jasebechervaise As you say, it's definitely a combination of many factors. This recently published paper gives a more sophisticated answer than I will be able to on Twitter. https://t.co/Cf8noW9HMQ https://t.co/eqDX9JvY5C

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Alexander Clarkson 
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For all the discussion of Asian examples with authoritarian overtones, the most successful state in handling COVID19 was a democracy. Many tools extolled as examples of greater social discipline were not used by South Korea. Speed of response was crucial https://t.co/i0SiBSoucM https://t.co/ruWvSJLDab

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PIPSQC
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Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions https://t.co/Py02RtCzRY #covid19 #coronavirus #meded #medtwitter #pandemic

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BMC Medicine
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RT @MRC_Outbreak: PUBLICATION @BMCMedicine ➡️South Korea’s response included localised stringent social distancing, border control & "test…

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Jameel Institute
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PUBLICATION @BMCMedicine ➡️South Korea’s response included localised stringent social distancing, border control & "test trace isolate" ➡️Cluster investigations account for over two thirds of identified cases

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kai
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Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions | BMC Medicine | Full Text https://t.co/fd9DIWOrfF

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Amy Dighe
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RT @MRC_Outbreak: PUBLICATION @BMCMedicine ➡️South Korea’s response included localised stringent social distancing, border control & "test…

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Jorge Uchuya
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Respuesta al COVID-19 en Corea del Sur e implicaciones para el levantamiento de intervenciones estrictas https://t.co/tauyyEVEfN

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Steven Riley
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RT @MRC_Outbreak: PUBLICATION @BMCMedicine ➡️South Korea’s response included localised stringent social distancing, border control & "test…

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Kieran Lamb
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Report 25: Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions - Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team #greyliterature #greylit #nglc https://t.co/l97VfCwK1k https://t.co/oEL3PJ5JW2

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National Grey Lit Collection
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Report 25: Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions - Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team #greyliterature #greylit #nglc https://t.co/H11B9bwApv https://t.co/R4zdSf5pVq

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Dr Kevin Purcell @kevinpurcell.bsky.social
@kevinpurcell · X

Report 25 - Response to COVID-19 in South Korea and implications for lifting stringent interventions | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London https://t.co/wvgeCHliV0

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