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Approach to COVID-19 pandemic management in Madrid. Chronic of a year

F J Candel1, P Barreiro, J San-Román

  • 1Francisco Javier Candel, Public Health Laboratory. Community of Madrid. franciscojavier.candel@salud.madrid.org.

Revista Espanola De Quimioterapia : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Quimioterapia
|October 2, 2021
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The medical community now respects SARS-COV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) due to comprehensive study. This document outlines Madrid

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Virology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has evolved over more than a year.
  • Initial fear of SARS-COV-2 has shifted to scientific respect.
  • Understanding of the virus spans its recombinant capacity, transmission, diagnosis, care, and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the strategic lines of study for the pandemic.
  • To outline the approach to managing the SARS-COV-2 pandemic in Madrid.
  • To document the shift in medical perception towards SARS-COV-2.

Main Methods:

  • Integral study of all disease dimensions.
  • Analysis of viral characteristics (recombinant capacity, transmissibility).
  • Review of diagnostic, care, and prevention strategies.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive understanding of SARS-COV-2 has been achieved.
  • The perception of the virus has transformed from fear to respect.
  • Strategic approaches to the pandemic have been developed.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated study of SARS-COV-2 has fostered respect within the medical community.
  • Madrid has established strategic lines for studying and addressing the pandemic.
  • Continued research into viral dynamics and public health interventions is crucial.

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