Learning from the Italian experience in coping with COVID-19
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
;
53: e20200199, 2020.
Article
in English
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136861
ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
In March 2020, the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases overburdened the Italian health system, with the country becoming the pandemic's epicenter.METHODS:
We present a narrative review based on manuscripts, official documents, and newspaper articles regarding COVID-19 in Italy.RESULTS:
Characteristics of the epidemic, possible causes for its worsening, and the measures adopted across Italian regions are presented.CONCLUSIONS:
In the early stages of an epidemic, effective decision-making is essential to contain the number of cases. Medical support for patients and social isolation measures are the most appropriate strategies currently available to reduce the spread and lethality of COVID-19.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Quarantine
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
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Health Planning
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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