South Korea
is testing its citizens at the fastest pace across the world, resulting in early detection and a lower mortality rate than average -- tests are free and only take about 10 minutes with results delivered within 24 hours via text message
singapore
officials have kept the disease under control through contact tracing
hong kong
developed diagnostic tests and rapidly deployed them to labs at every major hospital
sweden
has kept bars, restaurants, gyms, and other public spaces open while asking their citizens to practice social distancing behaviors
australia
was quick to respond to the virus, calling Covid-19 a pandemic before the WHO and shutting down its borders
Israel
is using its counterterrorism surveillance to track its citizens and the spread of Covid-19
United States
has largely been operating state-by-state with governors enacting stay-at-home orders, and the cdc recommending social distancing measures and the use of personal protective equipment
italy
has imposed a near total lockdown on its citizens, including curfews, travel restrictions, and business closures, although their total number of cases is second only the United States