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New Zealand is said to have been largely successful in eradicating rather than containing the Covid-19 pandemic.Her response to the crisis was decisive, firm and yet full of the compassion and empathy so needed from a leader when a country is in its darkest hour.
In the same vein would be the UK which has one of the worst death rates in Europe, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson who admitted that Britain was unprepared for the pandemic and has been accused of being too slow in implementing lockdowns, mass testing and ensuring sufficient supply of personal protective equipment .
Covid-19 death rates have also been observed to be higher among men than women, leaving many families with women to fend for all their needs. The disproportionately negative outcome for women and girls must be taken into account when we reopen our economy and restart our industries. It is also critical to encourage an equal share of domestic and informal work with men, for example through paternity leave, home-maker allowances or tax reliefs.
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