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Critical preparedness, readiness and response actions for COVID-19

Author

Aarden, L. A

Date
January
2024
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All countries should increase their level of preparedness, alert and response to identify, manage and care for new cases of COVID-19. Countries should prepare to respond to different public health scenarios, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing cases and outbreaks of COVID-19. Each country should assess its risk and rapidly implement the necessary measures at the appropriate scale to reduce both COVID-19 transmission and economic, public and social impacts.
Abstract:

Since January 2020, the scientific knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), how it spreads, and the public health, economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to evolve. Many countries continue to demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 transmission can be controlled. Variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected, including four which have been defined as variants of concern. However, the preparedness, readiness and response actions that are needed remain the same. These actions have saved lives and provided countries with more time to enhance emergency response systems; to increase capacity to detect cases and care for patients; to ensure hospitals have the necessary staff, supplies, including structures and systems, to ensure treatment for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 conditions.