scholarly journals Maintaining Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Goniewicz ◽  
Amir Khorram-Manesh
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Behavioral Differences ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
And Control ◽  
Research Show

The analyses of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and an increasing amount of scientific research show that the spread of SARS-CoV-2 may be limited by maintaining social distancing, appropriate hand hygiene, and following the basic principles of prophylaxis. While simulating models applied to social distancing have all been tested and evaluated, the implementation of its guidelines in different traditions and cultures has not been discussed sufficiently. Consequently, applying social distancing guidelines alone may not be enough to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This brief report aims to clarify the role of cultural and behavioral differences in the diverse outcomes of COVID-19 management.

The Role of Gender in Chagas Disease Prevention and Control in Honduras: An Analysis of Communication and Collaboration Networks

EcoHealth ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Rocío Rodríguez Triana ◽  
Frédéric Mertens ◽  
Concepción Valeriano Zúniga ◽  
Yolanda Mendoza ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Collaboration Networks ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals National Hand Hygiene Campaigns in Europe, 2000-2009

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
A P Magiorakos ◽  
C Suetens ◽  
L Boyd ◽  
C Costa ◽  
R Cunney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
And Control

Hand hygiene represents the single most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization, as part of its First Global Patient Safety Challenge, recommends implementation of multi-faceted strategies to increase compliance with hand hygiene. A questionnaire was sent by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to 30 European countries, regarding the availability and organisation of their national hand hygiene campaigns. All countries responded. Thirteen countries had organised at least one national campaign during the period 2000-2009 and three countries were in the process of organising a national campaign. Although the remaining countries did not have a national campaign, several reported regional and local hand hygiene activities or educational resources on national websites.

scholarly journals Micronutrients and the Immune System: Some Is Good but We Need to Know More

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Henry J. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control

Defining the role of nutrients in disease prevention and control has entered a renaissance because of both breakthroughs in studying the gut associated microbiome [...]

scholarly journals COVID-19 in South Korea: Proper timing for Easing Mask mandates after COVID-19 Vaccination

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yun-Jung Kang
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Proper Timing ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
And Control

Abstract As of 25 July 2021, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 1,422 new COVID-19 cases, 188,848 total cases, and 2.073 total deaths (1.10% fatality rates). Since the first SARS-CoV-2 case was reported, efforts to find a treatment and vaccine against COVID-19 have been widespread. Four vaccines are on the WHO’s emergency use listing and are approved of their usage; BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, AZD1222, and Ad26.COV2.S. Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 need at least 14 days to achieve effectiveness. Thus, people should abide by prevention and control measures, including wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing. However, a lot of new cases were reported after vaccinations, as many people did not follow the prevention control measures before the end of the 14 days period. There is no doubt we need to break free from mask mandates. But let us not decide the timing in haste. Even if the mask mandates are eased, they should be changed depending on the number of reported cases, vaccinations, as well as prevention and control measures on how circumstances are changing under the influence of mutant coronavirus.

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