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COVID-19 prevention and control strategies: learning from the Macau model
Yan-Jie Zhao1,2,3, Jia-Qi Xu4, Wei Bai2,3
1The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
International Journal of Biological Sciences
|September 23, 2022
Summary
Macau
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy
Background:
- Macau, a densely populated international tourist hub, maintained lower COVID-19 prevalence and mortality rates.
- Lessons from Macau's pandemic response can inform global public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Macau's endeavors and achievements in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To analyze the effectiveness of public health interventions in a unique urban setting.
Main Methods:
- Employed qualitative and quantitative analysis to examine Macau's COVID-19 control measures.
- Evaluated the implementation and impact of various health management systems.
Main Results:
- Implemented universal mask and COVID-19 vaccination services with multilingual support.
- Launched the Macau Health Code System for seamless travel with mainland China, ensuring data privacy.
- Developed integrated systems for vaccination, testing, quarantine, and medical support.
Conclusions:
- Macau's comprehensive strategies achieved remarkable COVID-19 prevention and control.
- The implemented measures effectively protected public health and can serve as a sustainable model for other regions.
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