Public health officials fear elevated risk of COVID-19 spread during mass gatherings events, such as prayers, pilgrimages, communal meals, feasts and celebrations.
The revival of community and neighbourhood solidarities around COVID-19 are an example of how such social relationships are crucial in responding to uncertainty.
Health systems around the world struggle to respond to COVID-19 amidst declining trust in public authorities, andcitizen-led self-help groups often taking the lead in ways that are undervalued or ignored by policymakers.
In a fast moving and changing world, all kinds of uncertainty will emerge. We need leaders who will listen and adapt. Clear government directives from above are key, but we also need good coordination of local action.
From the impact of city lockdowns to information control, fake news, medical supply shortages and impacts on social inequality, what can we learn from Wuhan?
Wei Shen
5 Mar 2020
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