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COVID-19–We urgently need to start developing an exit strategy
Copyright policy )COVID-19–We urgently need to start developing an exit strategy
Abstract Aim The purpose of this perspective is to review the options countries have to exit the draconian “lockdowns” in a carefully staged manner. Methods Experts from different countries experiencing Corona Virus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) reviewed evidence and country-specific approaches and the results of their interventions. Results Three factors are essential: 1. Reintroduction from countries with ongoing community transmission; 2. The need for extensive testing capacity and widespread community testing, and 3. An adequate supply of personal protective equipment, PPE, to protect health care workers. Discussed at length are lifting physical distancing, how to open manufacturing and construction, logistics, and the opening of higher educational institutions and schools. The use of electronic surveillance is considered. Conclusion Each country should decide on the best path forward. However, we can learn from each other, and the approaches are, in reality, very similar.
- National Health Laboratory Service South Africa
- University of Cape Town South Africa
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston United States
- Chinese University of Hong Kong China (People's Republic of)
- Aarhus University Denmark
Microsoft Academic Graph classification: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Distancing Psychological intervention Health care Personal protective equipment Exit strategy business.industry Electronic surveillance Public relations Infectious disease (medical specialty) business
Library of Congress Subject Headings: lcsh:Infectious and parasitic diseases lcsh:RC109-216
Microbiology (medical), Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional, Pneumonia, Viral, Betacoronavirus, COVID-19 Testing, Humans, Pandemics, Personal Protective Equipment, Travel, Clinical Laboratory Techniques, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Coronavirus Infections, Delivery of Health Care
Microbiology (medical), Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional, Pneumonia, Viral, Betacoronavirus, COVID-19 Testing, Humans, Pandemics, Personal Protective Equipment, Travel, Clinical Laboratory Techniques, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Coronavirus Infections, Delivery of Health Care
Microsoft Academic Graph classification: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Distancing Psychological intervention Health care Personal protective equipment Exit strategy business.industry Electronic surveillance Public relations Infectious disease (medical specialty) business
Library of Congress Subject Headings: lcsh:Infectious and parasitic diseases lcsh:RC109-216
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Citations provided by BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!- National Health Laboratory Service South Africa
- University of Cape Town South Africa
- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston United States
- Chinese University of Hong Kong China (People's Republic of)
- Aarhus University Denmark
- National Institute for Health Research United Kingdom
Abstract Aim The purpose of this perspective is to review the options countries have to exit the draconian “lockdowns” in a carefully staged manner. Methods Experts from different countries experiencing Corona Virus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) reviewed evidence and country-specific approaches and the results of their interventions. Results Three factors are essential: 1. Reintroduction from countries with ongoing community transmission; 2. The need for extensive testing capacity and widespread community testing, and 3. An adequate supply of personal protective equipment, PPE, to protect health care workers. Discussed at length are lifting physical distancing, how to open manufacturing and construction, logistics, and the opening of higher educational institutions and schools. The use of electronic surveillance is considered. Conclusion Each country should decide on the best path forward. However, we can learn from each other, and the approaches are, in reality, very similar.