COVID-19: Is herd immunity the only option for fragile Yemen?
Int J Infect Dis
; 106: 79-82, 2021 May.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1279593
ABSTRACT
The first case of COVID-19 in Yemen was confirmed on 10 April 2020. Having faced with a six-year long conflict that has destroyed half of its healthcare facilities and displaced millions, predictions of infections and mortality in Yemen suggested a looming healthcare catastrophe. Difficulty in implementing coordinated lockdowns and preventive measures due to the daily labor working nature of the majority of the population, provided the perfect breeding ground for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, official figures of infections and mortality are very low and there have not been confirmed reports of excess mortality. This could indicate that Yemen is silently marching towards forced herd immunity. Seroprevalence studies will provide useful insight into the COVID-19 transmission trajectory in Yemen, which can serve as a guide in planning vaccine distribution strategies and allocating the limited funds wisely.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Inmunidad Colectiva
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COVID-19
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Recursos en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Tópicos:
Vacunas
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Int J Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
Enfermedades Transmisibles
Año:
2021
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