If you read the article you'll see that doesn't matter. By the time Seattle took action the disease was already widespread in the population at large.
Other factors, like size, density, and use of public transport, are discussed in the article.
> The most affected countries are the most visited ones. Which also makes me question about the effectiveness of lockdowns.
The countries we have the best data on are developed countries.
Again, read the discussion on the different tactics and approaches -- lockdown is only one of the issues.
If you read the article you'll see that doesn't matter. By the time Seattle took action the disease was already widespread in the population at large.
Other factors, like size, density, and use of public transport, are discussed in the article.
> The most affected countries are the most visited ones. Which also makes me question about the effectiveness of lockdowns.
The countries we have the best data on are developed countries. Again, read the discussion on the different tactics and approaches -- lockdown is only one of the issues.