Country went into lockdown at earlier stage of epidemic than fellow European statesThe Portuguese government has attributed the country’s low coronavirus caseload to a swift, flexible “worst-case scenario” response and to the early closure of schools and universities on 16 March.Despite the fact that around 22% of Portugal’s 10.3 million people are aged 65 or over, making them particularly vulnerable to the virus, the country has so far registered just over 20,000 cases and 714 deaths – far fewer than its neighbours. Continue reading…
Via: Swift action kept Portugal's coronavirus crisis in check, says minister
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