The Role of Self-Responsible Response Versus Lockdown Approach in Controlling COVID-19 Pandemic in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

When Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread throughout the planet, the vast majority of countries decided to take extraordinary actions to decelerate the spread of infection and decrease the fatality rate (1, 2). Most countries decided to go into lockdown status and reduce the financial problems associated with such an issue. Many governments are implementing a complementary socio-economic program to support those who face financial challenges. Few countries such as Sweden decided to go to a self-responsible response, which included softer guidelines to protect the population (3), urging the senior citizens to stay home and avoid contact with others, the prohibition of the gathering of over 50 people, avoiding overcrowding in pubs and restaurants (3).