Dehradun, April 1 -- It is interesting to note the different approaches adopted by the leaders of the world's nations in dealing with the Corona Virus. China adopted a harsh, totalitarian approach focused entirely on preventing the spread of the virus to other parts of the country. Italy and Spain, which have seen its rapid spread and paid a heavy toll in terms of human lives, were complacent in their response. Other nations had a greater opportunity to learn from the experience of those that were hit before but internal politics varied their strategy. In the US, for instance, President Trump was reluctant to adopt measures that would hurt the economy, because he is hoping to get re-elected on his performance on that front.
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