Combating the COVID-19 Epidemic: Experiences from Vietnam

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading fast globally. Vietnam’s strict containment measures have significantly reduced the spread of the epidemic in the country. This was achieved through the use of emergency control measures in the epidemic areas and integration of resources from multiple sectors inclu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ha, Bui Thi Thu, Ngoc Quang, La, Mirzoev, Tolib, Tai, Nguyen Trong, Thai, Pham Quang, Dinh, Phung Cong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2020
Materias:
Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7246912/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32365851
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17093125
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Sumario:The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading fast globally. Vietnam’s strict containment measures have significantly reduced the spread of the epidemic in the country. This was achieved through the use of emergency control measures in the epidemic areas and integration of resources from multiple sectors including health, mass media, transportation, education, public affairs, and defense. This paper reviews and shares specific measures for successful prevention and control of COVID-19 in Vietnam, which could provide useful learning for other countries.

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