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¹is an Infectious Diseases Registrar at St George's Hospital, London, UK. Competing interests: none declared.

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Summary

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The COVID-19 pandemic requires strict infection control measures to protect patients and staff. Key strategies include case categorization, contact tracing, isolation, and hygiene protocols to limit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 transmission.

Keywords:

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 infection and prevention control public health vaccines

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has resulted in millions of deaths globally.
The pandemic has significantly strained healthcare systems and posed public health challenges.
Effective management necessitates both individual patient care and community-wide transmission reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline essential strategies for managing COVID-19.
To detail infection prevention and control measures for limiting disease spread.
To emphasize the importance of case classification and contact tracing.

Main Methods:

Implementing strict infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.
Categorizing COVID-19 cases into possible, probable, or confirmed.
Utilizing contact tracing, isolation, and droplet precautions.

Main Results:

Best-practice care for infected individuals is crucial.
Minimizing exposure for uninfected individuals (patients, staff, community) is essential.
Adherence to IPC tenets is fundamental in controlling transmission.

Conclusions:

Strict infection control, including case definition and isolation, is vital for managing COVID-19.
A multi-faceted approach combining clinical care with public health measures is necessary.
Consistent application of hygiene and protective measures can mitigate SARS-CoV-2 spread.