Research on control and prevention strategy of COVID-19 in metropolis

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To discuss the core control strategy for the possible COVID-19 pandemic in the metropolis. METHODS Based on the national technical guidelines for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, this study summarized the experience in the fighting against the COVID-19 epidemic in Guangdong Province and explored the core strategy for the infection prevention and control under the new dynamic and precise' model. RESULTS Five key points played a great role in the control and prevention of COVID-19 epidemic in the metropolis, including the control of imported cases, management of isolation points, designated medical institutions,non-designated metical institutions and community control. The bundle measures of seven core measures may be effective, including strengthening the strict control over goods and staff of inbound personnel, management of designated hospitals, isolation points and residence, improving the construction of the associated teams, deploying tight check at the entrance of the community, enhancing comprehensive social governance, encouraging vaccination and propagating health education. CONCLUSION The epidemic COVID-19 seriously affects the economic and social life in the metropolis.We must rapidly control the situation by taking comprehensive measures decisively in order to achieve the fastest response.We expected that the most precise strategy, the shortest time and the minimum cost of control and prevention strategy can result in the optima effect on the COVID-19 prevention and control.