Covid-19: Lessons From China

The recent article in the IMF Blog covering how China is fighting the coronavirus pandemic.  Excerpt:

• "China shows that we can stop coronavirus through containment - but at a significant economic cost.
• Globally, the coronavirus shock is severe even compared to the Great Financial Crisis in 2007–08.
• Policymakers must support vulnerable households and smaller businesses to mitigate the impact of this severe shock."

Source: IMF Blog