Interrupting transmission of COVID-19: lessons from containment efforts in Singapore

Journal of Travel Medicine - Tập 27 Số 3 - 2020
Vernon J. Lee1,2, Calvin J. Chiew1, Wei Xin Khong1
1Public Health Group, Ministry of Health, Singapore 169852
2Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117549

Tóm tắt

Despite multiple importations resulting in local chains of transmission, Singapore has been able to control the COVID-19 outbreak without major disruption to daily living. In this article, we describe the combination of measures taken by Singapore to contain COVID-19 and share some early lessons learnt from the experience.

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