South Korea vs. The Virus

South Korea continues to show signs that its epidemic is abating, today reporting 74 new cases. Their massive testing effort aimed at identifying and isolating infected patients was no doubt a key part of their success in combatting virus, as were their early mitigation steps. pic.twitter.com/Wqqj6tPbCB

— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) March 17, 2020

Yeah, it was getting out of control at the end of February in South Korea. They have fought hard and contained it. Their strategy should be a model for the West. Hopefully, we'll see similar declines in cases in the next two weeks.