Countries like the US and UK that spend a large portion of their GDP on health have not done well to manage the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of total cases and deaths per 1 million population, compared to less developed countries.
In addition to expanding the public health care budget, innovative funding mechanisms such a co-payment between public and private players should be considered.
The government must Implement a comprehensive National Testing Plan and draft clear policies on Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, especially for frontliners and high-risk groups.
If done well, lesser restrictive measures can achieve the same desired outcome of mandatory vaccination while protecting the autonomy of the individual.