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  • How a packed slum in Mumbai beat back the coronavirus, as India's cases continue to soar

    Niha Masih

    July 31, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: India, Dharavi

    The population of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, made the region a hotspot for coronavirus transmission, but local officials' aggressive action plan – which included testing, contact tracing, quarantine, and increased sanitation efforts – helped quell the spread of the virus. Although the process was challenging for local doctors and the shutdown of normal day-to-day routines had a negative impact on the region's economy, Dharavi has already been able to begin the process of reopening.

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  • Aggressive testing, contact tracing, cooked meals: How the Indian state of Kerala flattened its coronavirus curve Audio icon

    Niha Masih

    April 10, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: India, Kochi, Kerala

    When coupled with long-term state investment in public institutions, a rapid response to a pandemic is most effective. In India, Kerala state acted quickly relative to its neighbors in communicating risks, tracking cases, testing, and requiring quarantines for tourists. The effectiveness of the measures benefitted from the states'investment in education and public health institutions.

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