Epidemiological progression of COVID-19 positive cases among transnational truck drivers in the East African Region
Pan Afr. med. j
; 41(2): NA-NA, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
COVID-19 triggered a range of border controls to curb the spread of the disease. Containment measures and restrictions were put in place to mitigate cross border transmission while maintaining the flow of essential goods and services in the East and Horn of Africa Region. The first cases of COVID-19 detection among truck drivers, triggered and strengthened cross-border collaboration for detecting and responding to COVID-19 pandemic. Infection was significantly common among truck drivers in the region. As at 13 January 2021, there were 3,457 reported cumulative cases among truck drivers in the EHoA region. About 2,879 (83.3%) of the cases were reported in Uganda, 374 (10.8%) cases reported in Kenya, 190 (5.5%) cases reported in Rwanda and 14 (0.4%) cases reported in South Sudan. The reduction in the number of documented new COVID-19 cases among truck drivers declined with collaborative, timely and cooperative border point screening, and so preventing COVID-19 spread in the region. With most East African countries setting the stage for reopening borders and air spaces, sustained comprehensive surveillance is crucial for maintaining the gains from the collaborative response.
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Assunto principal:
Epidemiologia
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Progressão da Doença
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COVID-19
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pan Afr. med. j
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
International Organization for Migration (IOM), Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa/KE
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World Health Organization, Kenya Country Office/KE
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