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The strategies were regularly modified to meet emerging crises 5 Similar to Vietnam, Sri Lanka implemented strategies to control contagion: restricting mobility (strict isolation), early detection, contact tracing, and compulsory… Click to show full abstract
The strategies were regularly modified to meet emerging crises 5 Similar to Vietnam, Sri Lanka implemented strategies to control contagion: restricting mobility (strict isolation), early detection, contact tracing, and compulsory quarantine 1,5,6 The first Sri Lankan citizen to have COVID-19 was reported on March 11, and all schools were closed on March 13 and ports and airports by March 19 The other difference between Sri Lanka and Vietnam was Sri Lanka's low case fatality rate of 0 4% (99 deaths among 22 028 cases) compared with Vietnam's 2 6% (35 deaths among 1331 cases) 3 Although Vietnam had many deaths among already ill hospitalized patients, the figures may reflect the superior quality of Sri Lanka's health services [ ]populations in both countries sacrificed their individual freedom but took measures that have saved thousands of lives
Journal Title: American journal of public health
Year Published: 2021
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