The secret to the success of New Zealand in fighting the COVID Pandemic. 

All instructions of lockdown were announced by the PM before it was announced, there were clear press briefings. People knew what was happening. She also gave a fair warning beforehand that the situation will get worse before it gets better rather than letting people live in the dark that everything will be fine in a few days.

She didn’t spread any misinformation nor did she play the blame game. She wasn’t just all words no action like Modi, her empathic words were backed by the concrete policy for economic stimulus, job creation, helping students with online education, amping up healthcare facilities all while sitting in her worn-out pajamas on video calls.

Dealing with economic after effects

To tide over such a crisis you don’t just need internal resilience, you need financial security. People are highly unlikely to follow lockdown rules if they aren’t sure of their next meal or feel economically safe.