Six years after the 15 days to slow the spread policy began, its failure is clear. Experts ignored proven plans and used bad data from China. This led to one of the worst policy disasters in history.
We're now rapidly approaching the six-year anniversary of the 15 days to slow the spread policy. That approach stands as one of the most disastrous decisions in modern history. Experts threw away years of careful planning documents and chose a new path based on fear rather than facts.
The policy drew from inaccurate reports coming out of China. Those claims said lockdowns could quickly stop the virus. Leaders in many nations copied the idea without checking the real results. This caused deep harm to economies, schools, and mental health across the globe.
Societies must keep this failure in mind to prevent similar mistakes. Future leaders need to follow evidence and past lessons instead of rushing into extreme measures. The pain from these choices still affects many people today.
Original Author: Ian Miller | Source: Brownstone Institute
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