COVID-19 in Vietnam: A lesson of pre-preparation.
J Clin Virol
; 127: 104379, 2020 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-102213
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Vietnam was slowing the spread of COVID-19 to 200 cases by the end of March. From perspective of a relatively vulnerable healthcare systems, timely interventions were implemented to different stage of pandemic progress to limit the spread.METHOD:
The authors compiled literature on different public health measures in Vietnam in compared to the progression of COVID-19 from January to March 2020.RESULTS:
Three stages of pandemic progression of COVID-19 were recorded in Vietnam. At 213 confirmed cases under treatment and isolation, a range of interventions were enforced including intensive and expansive contact, mass testing, isolation, and sterilization. Many were in place before any case were reported.CONCLUSION:
Preparation were key for Vietnam's healthcare system in the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 pandemic.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Public Health
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Coronavirus Infections
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Health Planning
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Clin Virol
Journal subject:
Virology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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