Fast-acting Thailand and South Korea hold key to dodging 'second wave'

Lessons from first coronavirus wave show need to impose strict policies quickly

Asakusa, Tokyo, a popular tourist destination, is seen empty during the state of emergency, left, and after it was lifted on May 25. (Source photos by Reuters)

KENJI ASADA and KAZUHIRO KIDA, Nikkei data journalists

June 21, 2020 02:02 JST

The world is bracing for a "second wave" of coronavirus infections.

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