The Rise Of Australasia

Chapter 621 - 473: Assigning Responsibility and Shifting Blame_3

The number of casualties from this influenza outbreak is higher than any war, causing many Americans to be extremely dissatisfied with the government, with numerous newspapers even calling for Wilson to step down!

Although Arthur tried to get rid of suspicions about him by not promoting any of Australasia’s preventive measures.

But the contrast is stark, and many Europeans have seen Australasia’s efforts during this flu epidemic, especially the action of the Australasia Army personally participating in the transportation of supplies and delivering them to doorsteps, which has made many European citizens envious.

If there were a survey asking European citizens which country they would like to travel to or emigrate to, Australasia would undoubtedly be ranked first, with no competition.

Speaking of travel, it is impossible not to mention those dissatisfied with Australasia’s quarantine system, who chose to return to their own countries during the early stages of the flu outbreak.

Most of these people are Europeans, and they have successfully returned to their countries.

If you were to ask these people how they feel now, their expressions of regret would show just how much they regret their decision.

On the other hand, the small number of tourists who chose to stay in Australasia are extremely relieved at this time.

After learning of the situation in Europe, they did not hesitate to join the Australasian citizenship and enjoy the free influenza treatment provided by Australasia during the outbreak.

Their quarantine supplies were free, and all their food, clothing, housing and transportation expenses were borne by the Australasian Government, with the treatment also being free of charge.

Thanks to Australasia’s preventive measures, few of the remaining tourists contracted the infection. Although there were a few deaths, given that most people were safe and sound, staying was definitely the best choice.

These people no longer dare to complain about Australasia’s quarantine policy and praise Australasia’s system in any setting.

This situation has also been revealed by them to their relatives in Europe and quickly became known to European newspapers and more European people.

After learning that not only are all supplies in Australasia provided free of charge, but even the influenza treatment is free, a large number of Europeans have only one thought: how great it would be to be an Australasian!

Although the flu outbreak prevents them from emigrating to Australasia in the short term, many people have already firmly decided to emigrate to Australasia, with Australasia’s immigration appeal skyrocketing overnight.

Some more extreme individuals have even prepared to immediately purchase tickets to travel to Australasia.

Although Australasia has already closed its borders, the colonies are not entirely closed off, and there are still some individual harbors open that can receive a limited number of immigrants.

However, these immigrants will be completely quarantined in the colonies until the end of the flu epidemic, when they can choose the region they really want to go to.

But regardless, these immigrants will also enjoy free supplies, which is tempting to many Europeans.

It is not easy to buy tickets during the flu season, especially those that cross half the Earth, as they inevitably need to stop at other harbors, making it easy to catch the flu and increase the risk of infection.

It is precisely this reason that has stopped a large number of Europeans from emigrating to Australasia. Otherwise, with just free supplies and free treatment, Australasia would be able to attract millions or even millions of European immigrants in a short period of time.