Coronavirus: What could the West learn from Asia?

Some Asian countries have useful lessons for the West - as well as a preview of what challenges could follow The number of coronavirus cases in the West is skyrocketing, and countries have announced drastic measures, including school closures and lockdowns. The outbreak hit many countries in Asia several weeks earlier - and some have been praised for containing the number of infections. For example, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan all kept case numbers relatively low - despite their proximity to mainland China. What did they do differently - and are there any lessons for other countries?Lesson one: Take it seriously - and act quickly Health experts agree on the same measures for containing...