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Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice
April 8, 2020
Global interim guidance on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy and puerperium from FIGO and allied partners: Information for healthcare professionals
In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) statements and international concerns regarding COVID-19, experts from FIGO have issued comprehensive guidance for the management of pregnant women. These guidelines can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13156 Poon et al. (April 4, 2020). Global interim guidance on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy and puerperium from FIGO and…
April 7, 2020
US Public Concerns About the COVID-19 Pandemic From Results of a Survey Given via Social Media
In this convenience sample survey distributed via 3 social media platforms in the U.S., participants reported serious concerns about COVID-19 and that they were preparing by washing hands, remaining homebound, and practicing social distancing. There was variation in the levels of concern about COVID-19 in different age groups, and the most common difficulties were getting…
April 6, 2020
Medical Masks vs N95 Respirators for Preventing COVID-19 in Health Care Works- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Findings from this meta-analysis of randomized control trials comparing the protective effect of medical masks to N95 respirators in health care workers suggests that medical masks and N95 respirators offer similar protection against viral respiratory infection during non-aerosol generating procedures. The authors recommend preserving N95 respirators for high-risk, aerosol generating procedures when in short supply,…
Rapid evidence summary on SARS-CoV-2 survivorship and disinfection, and a reusable PPE protocol using a double-hit process.
Based on a review of existing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 survivorship and methods to disinfect PPE, in particular N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFR), the authors propose a two-step disinfection process using initial storage of PP for ≥4 days, followed by ultraviolet light for N95 FFRs and face shields, dry heat treatment for gowns and chemical disinfection…
April 3, 2020
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Among Residents and Staff Members of an Independent and Assisted Living Community for Older Adults — Seattle, Washington, 2020
This MMWR highlights that symptom-based screening might not identify SARS-CoV-2 infections in independent and assisted living facility residents. These findings underscore the importance of SARS-CoV-2 mitigation measures, including social distancing, visitor restriction, resident and staff member testing, exclusion of ill staff members, and enhanced disinfection and hygiene practices, which are consistent with current CDC guidance…
Rapid Sentinel Surveillance for COVID-19 — Santa Clara County, California, March 2020
Local health departments can potentially use sentinel surveillance to understand the level of community transmission of COVID-19 and better guide the selection and implementation of community mitigation measures; as demonstrated by Santa Clara County, CA. Zwald et al. (Apr 3, 2020). Rapid Sentinel Surveillance for COVID-19 — Santa Clara County, California, March 2020. MMWR. http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6914e3external
Electronic Personal Protective Equipment: A Strategy to Protect Emergency Department Providers in the Age of COVID-19
Turer et al recommend using electronic personal protective equipment (ePPE) – an approach that uses telemedicine tools to perform electronic medical screening, in order to protect staff and conserve PPE while providing rapid access to emergency care for suspected COVID-19 cases. Turer et al. (Apr 2, 2020). Electronic Personal Protective Equipment: A Strategy to Protect…
Knowledge and behaviors toward COVID-19 among U.S. residents during the early days of the pandemic.
The survey results in this study indicate that while knowledge about COVID-19 is generally high in the U.S., there are differences in knowledge and behaviors based on age, sex, education, income, race, and political party affiliation. A national, coordinated effort at pandemic response may ensure better compliance with behavioral recommendations to address this public health…
Research on the Influence of Information Diffusion on the Transmission of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This paper explores the influence of information diffusion on the spread of COVID-19 in China based on modelling and finds that the dissemination of epidemic and self-protection information reduces disease spread. The authors emphasize the importance of releasing timely and accurate information in the prevention and control of the epidemic, but also acknowledge that excessive…
April 2, 2020
Policy Decisions and Use of Information Technology to Fight 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease, Taiwan
Lin et al analyze use of the National Health Insurance database and policy decisions made by Taiwan’s government during the first 50 days of the COVID-19 outbreak, highlighting effective delay and containment of community transmission through prevalent public awareness, cross-departmental collaborations, and advanced information technology capacity. Lin et al. (April 2, 2020). Policy Decisions and…
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