A cross-country comparison of Covid-19 containment measures and their effects on the epidemic curves

Abstract

Highlights 1. Different Covid-19 containment measures were adopted comparing five European countries 2. The earlier the restrictions were assumed, the better the response was achieved 3. Targeted measures before lockdown improved the curves compared with no restrictions

Keywords

• Covid-19
• Pandemic
• Restrictions
• Containment measures
• Health policies