Global COVID-19 Responses: A Comparative Overview

This chapter explores the varying responses to COVID-19 across the globe, focusing on China's strict zero COVID policy amidst rising public dissatisfaction. It provides a comparative analysis of how countries in the Asia-Pacific have transitioned to living with the virus, while Europe reinstates restrictions in response to the Omicron variant. The chapter also examines the vaccination landscape and challenges in regions like Latin America, Africa, and South Asia, highlighting the pandemic's multifaceted impacts.