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Zero-to-some game: Asia-Pacific covid-19 plans crack

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Navigating the Transition from Zero COVID Strategies

This chapter examines the challenges faced by Asia-Pacific countries as they shift from strict zero COVID policies to a new normal, particularly in the context of the Delta variant. It discusses the need for a careful balance between increasing vaccination rates and cautiously reopening borders to sustain economic activity while managing health risks.

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