The Center for Market Education (CME) said the latest scientific literature showed no correlation between the “draconian restrictive measures and curbing the spread of Covid-19”.
CME’s CEO, Carmelo Ferlito, said recent studies showed that the spread of the virus was influenced by variables such as latitude, climate, social habits and population age.
He also said that results obtained in different parts of the world where lockdowns had been imposed were so diverse that it was impossible to identify how the virus spread.
“If the same policy produces different results in different contexts, it means that the main factors behind the results were different,” he said in a statement in response to speculation that another MCO would be imposed.
Ferlito noted that in different regions, countries that were mildly affected in March and April were now experiencing an increase in infections, such as the case of Malaysia in Southeast Asia and Germany in Europe.
“This means that these countries were (initially) spared of the virus by natural factors rather than by restrictive measures,” he said.
He said it was necessary to avoid measures which would harm lives without obtaining important results in the fight against Covid-19.
“We ask the government not to react with fear but with a sound data analysis and a better communication strategy,” he said.
Ferlito said it would be better for Putrajaya to focus on improving data analysis and publicity by improving its communication strategy and strengthening its research.
He said data analysis was crucial in identifying the root of the problem and would help implement sounder policies. If accompanied by a proper communication strategy, it would help people evaluate their risks better.
In Malaysia’s case, he said, there was a need to constantly update the data and for it to be made public as well as communicated properly.
“While there is no point in locking down the entire population, with huge and dramatic consequences, those who are more at risk need to be properly informed,” he said.
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