Comment by axolttl88

The ability to limit spread by controlling your border has been a factor, and that’s certainly easier for island nations.

But it’s not the only factor: well-managed healthcare systems, clear government policy and action, and public support for controls are also important.

e.g.

- Vietnam: landlocked, populous, excellent internal response: just over 1000 cases and 35 deaths; approx. 60 active cases currently

- UK + Ireland: quite frankly a bit of a mess