India has 138 confirmed cases, and it’s a bit of a puzzle how the world’s second-most-populous nation, with 1.3 billion people, has seemingly remained unscathed so far from COVID 19. 1. There could be many more cases in India than have been detected, because of the difficulties of getting tested. 2. It is also possible that India has managed to so far escape the worst — either because of quick and strict efforts right from the start, or another mix of factors.
3. Elsewhere in Asia, countries have begun to impose strict measures, including lockdowns in the Philippines and Malaysia and the widespread closure of schools, businesses and entertainment venues in Thailand. Some nations face a worrisome rise in cases without health care systems that can deal with a major outbreak. 4. Early intervention, meticulous tracking, quarantines and social distancing helped Singapore, Taiwan and Hong…
