05-02-2020, 04:14 PM
Quote:Lockdowns save lives. The evidence is clear around the world.
- Overwhelming evidence suggests that lockdowns help contain coronavirus outbreaks and prevent additional deaths.
- Italy’s lockdown prevented around 200,000 hospitalizations, according to a recent study.
- Another study found that Wuhan’s restrictions prevented tens of thousands of infections throughout the Hubei province.
- While it’s possible to reduce transmission through social distancing alone, lockdowns ensure that citizens abide by these guidelines.

