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Suddenly, the rigid policies were abandoned overnight—a drastic and disorienting shift known as "ripping the band-aid off." There was no gradual easing or transition plan; instead, the country faced a swift and chaotic rollback of restrictions. This abrupt change led to hospitals becoming overwhelmed, pharmacies unable to keep up with demand, and crematoriums operating 24 hours a day to cope with the rising death toll.
Reflections on Government Competence and Ego
Such a sudden reversal raises questions about the competence of the government. One might expect an efficient state apparatus to manage a gradual easing process, but what unfolded instead was a hasty and uncoordinated collapse of policies.