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Increased Dengue Transmissions in Singapore Attributable to SARS-CoV-2 Social Distancing Measures.
Lim, Jue Tao; Chew, Lawrence Zheng Xiong; Choo, Esther Li Wen; Dickens, Borame Sue Lee; Ong, Janet; Aik, Joel; Ng, Lee Ching; Cook, Alex R.
  • Lim JT; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Chew LZX; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Choo ELW; Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Dickens BSL; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Ong J; Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Aik J; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Ng LC; Environmental Health Institute, National Environmental Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Cook AR; Environmental Health Institute, National Environmental Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
J Infect Dis ; 223(3): 399-402, 2021 02 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1387901
ABSTRACT
Social distancing (SD) measures aimed at curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 remain an important public health intervention. Little is known about the collateral impact of reduced mobility on the risk of other communicable diseases. We used differences in dengue case counts pre- and post implementation of SD measures and exploited heterogeneity in SD treatment effects among different age groups in Singapore to identify the spillover effects of SD measures. SD policy caused an increase of over 37.2% in dengue cases from baseline. Additional measures to preemptively mitigate the risk of other communicable diseases must be considered before the implementation/reimplementation of SARS-CoV-2 SD measures.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dengue / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Infect Dis Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: INFDIS

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dengue / Physical Distancing / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Infect Dis Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: INFDIS