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authors: Zehra, Syeda Sakina; Rizvi, Syeda Zoha Zehra
title: An Insight into Weighing the Impact of Draconian Measures in the Battle Against COVID-19 [Letter]
date: 2020-08-20
journal: J Multidiscip Healthc
DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s273816
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doc_id: 346100
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measures 4 but this can also be due to ignorance regarding the dangers of not having surgery.

COVID-19 is affecting trade, travel, and economy of the world. The economic losses can be decreased by effectuating spatial lockdowns in certain areas with higher activities to risk the spread, than uniformly enforcing them throughout a city or a country. 5 In conclusion, we agree that draconian measures have benefitted nations against COVID-19, but on the other side of the coin, it has come at a price. Nevertheless, more creative and comprehensive measures that are also least restrictive should be in action for the anticipated second wave.

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