The epidemiology of COVID-19 cases and the successful containment strategy in Hong Kong–January to May 2020

The epidemiology of COVID-19 cases and the successful containment strategy in Hong Kong–January to May 2020

Background: Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, recorded its first confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case on 23 January 2020. We reviewed the case epidemiology and the various public health measures implemented from January to May 2020. Methods: The epidemiological and c...

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Main Authors: Ho Yeung Lam, Tsz Sum Lam, Chi Hong Wong, Wing Hang Lam, Chi Mei Emily Leung, Ka Wing Albert Au, Chau Kuen Yonnie Lam, Tin Wai Winnie Lau, Yung Wai Desmond Chan, Ka Hing Wong, Shuk Kwan Chuang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
Novel coronavirus
Public health intervention
Quarantine
Contact tracing
Enhanced surveillance
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220304926

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