With input from Dr Monica Vasudev

1143:  Why Hong Kong had less cases in spite of higher density than New York

There are some examples of public health successes against COVID-19. Hong Kong, with a much higher population density in comparison with New York City, had less than 100 COVID-related deaths, which could be partly attributed to the prompt and widespread uptake of masking, amplified by easy access to testing.

The US response has been adversely affected by denial, missteps, delay in increasing testing, inconsistent messaging, and politicization of public health responses. As a result, community transmission increased in several parts of the United States. Germany introduced large-scale testing in association with locally led responses and strong national leadership.

Source: NEJM

Dr KK Aggarwal

President CMAAO, HCFI and Past National President IMA