Economics

Effect of government intervention in relation to COVID-19 cases and deaths in Malawi

G. C. Chirwa, J. M. Zonda, et al.

This research by Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, Joe Maganga Zonda, Samantha Soyiyo Mosiwa, and Jacob Mazalale explores how government stringency measures effectively reduced COVID-19 cases and deaths in Malawi. With findings revealing a significant decrease in cases and mortality rates, the study emphasizes the power of public adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of government stringency measures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in Malawi using an instrumental variable (IV) approach. The study finds that despite the absence of a full lockdown, government policies significantly reduced both cases and deaths. A one-unit increase in the stringency index resulted in a decrease of 179 cases and 6 deaths. These findings highlight the efficacy of non-pharmaceutical interventions and underscore the importance of public adherence to such measures.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jun 19, 2023

Authors

Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, Joe Maganga Zonda, Samantha Soyiyo Mosiwa, Jacob Mazalale

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