Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Date Submitted: May 17, 2020
Date Accepted: Dec 12, 2020
Date Submitted to PubMed: Dec 14, 2020
Canada’s Decentralized “Human-Driven” Approach During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic
ABSTRACT
Canada’s COVID-19 response during its first 100 cases was compared to nations and jurisdictions that were affected by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and/or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Canada’s “human-driven” approach was decentralized and uncoordinated, while a number of Asian nations demonstrated “tech driven” approaches that were centralized, coordinated, rapid, and comprehensive. Canada’s higher mortality rate may be partially attributed to their early and inadequate approach, and public health officials should consider an early “tech-driven” approach in future pandemics.
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