No abstract available.
Quarantine*

Human ; Quarantine

The threat of smallpox to the Philippines is real. It is evident that quarantine measures alone, no matter how strictly implemented, cannot provide any absolute protection against the chances of a smallpox flare-up in this country. Nothing short of isolating all incoming passengers for 14 days can do this. Even so, such a drastic action will not take care of those who sneak into our shores from infected areas. It may be restating the obvious, but it can never be emphasized enough that only the continuous maintenance of an immune population can constitute the stronger bulwark against such a scourge. And, as I have already mentioned, immunity should cover at least 80% of the population. The big question arises: How adequately can we come up to such levels of protection for our country? The answer to this depends upon the full cooperation not only of those in the public health service but also of all medical men together with an enlightened public. (Conclusion)
Quarantine, Vaccination

No abstract available.
Airports* ; Gyeonggi-do* ; Quarantine*

BACKGROUND: The Philippines implemented the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to contain the COVID-19 virus through home quarantine for all households. Classes in all education institutions were suspended which has disrupted normal everyday life of students. OBJECTIVES: Following the implementation of these guidelines, this study aimed to understand and describe the time allocation of students in a university in Manila, Philippines before and during the ECQ. METHODOLOGY: A total of 132 student respondents were involved in the survey which requested them to indicate the minimum allocated time for various academic, health, lifestyle, and social activities. A Wilcoxon-Signed Ranks test was used to determine the differences of time allocation before and during the ECQ. RESULTS: A significant percentage decrease among academics (-9.08%), travel (-5.56%), and shopping (-0.64%) is found. Moreover, significant percent increase is seen in activities namely rest and relaxation (+7.34%), entertainment (+3.62%), family time (+2.44%), self-development (+0.86%), household chores (+0.83%), and hobbies (0.68%). CONCLUSION: It is found that the implementation of ECQ have significantly affected the everyday life of students. Significant decreases and increases of time allocated to various activities were found due to the “new normal” situation among students. The study recommends a more in-depth look at different factors related to the pandemic that leads to the decrease and increase in the time allocated for everyday life activities of students.
Quarantine ; COVID-19 ; Students

No abstract available.
Coronavirus ; Korea ; Quarantine

Background: With the increasing number of COVID positive cases still being reported in the country, coupled with the possible vulnerability of pregnant patients to the disease, aggressive measures must be taken by all institutions to ensure safety of the patients. Objective: This study aimed to the determine the clinical profile and pregnancy outcome of patients who were admitted at a tertiary private hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 in relation to the protocols that were implemented in response coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Methods: The protocols and guidelines implemented by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a private tertiary hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 were retrieved. The case record of patients who were admitted and delivered during this period were retrieved and reviewed for pertinent data, which were recorded in a patient data collection form. Results: During the 3-month study period, COVID positive pregnant patients were effectively separated from COVID negative patients from admission to discharge based on a health declaration form and universal reverse transcriptase polymerized chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. Discharge was facilitated after 12–48 h for uncomplicated deliveries and post partum follow-up was done via telemedicine. Conclusion The separation of COVID positive from COVID negative patients based on symptoms and RT-PCR results were effective in ensuring the safety of patients.
COVID‑19 ; Pandemics ; Quarantine

A fungus detected from the importing seeds of Papaver rhoeas under plant quarantine inspection in Korea was identified as Brachycladium penicillatum Corda. It differed in morphological characteristics from a similar species, B. papaveris, which was known to form no macroconidiophores and no microsclerotia. Since the first interception in 2006, this fungus has frequently been found from importing seeds of Papaver spp. It was detected from 31 out of 282 seed consignments imported from 2006 to 2011. To prevent its introduction to Korea, the seed consignments infested by B. penicillatum were destroyed or reshipped.
Fungi ; Korea ; Papaver ; Plants ; Quarantine ; Seeds

PURPOSE: This study was done to verify effects of a self-directed feedback practice using smartphone videos on nursing students' basic nursing skills, confidence in performance and learning satisfaction. METHODS: In this study an experimental study with a post-test only control group design was used. Twenty-nine students were assigned to the experimental group and 29 to the control group. Experimental treatment was exchanging feedback on deficiencies through smartphone recorded videos of nursing practice process taken by peers during self-directed practice. RESULTS: Basic nursing skills scores were higher for all items in the experimental group compared to the control group, and differences were statistically significant ["Measuring vital signs" (t= - 2.10, p =.039); "Wearing protective equipment when entering and exiting the quarantine room and the management of waste materials" (t= - 4.74, p <.001) "Gavage tube feeding" (t= - 2.70, p =.009)]. Confidence in performance was higher in the experimental group compared to the control group, but the differences were not statistically significant. However, after the complete practice, there was a statistically significant difference in overall performance confidence (t= - 3.07. p =.003). Learning satisfaction was higher in the experimental group compared to the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant (t= - 1.67, p =.100). CONCLUSION: Results of this study indicate that self-directed feedback practice using smartphone videos can improve basic nursing skills. The significance is that it can help nursing students gain confidence in their nursing skills for the future through improvement of basic nursing skills and performance of quality care, thus providing patients with safer care.
Humans ; Learning* ; Nursing* ; Quarantine ; Students, Nursing

ABSTRACT The study aimed to quantify the impact of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic on new case referrals to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) service. The researchers retrospectively reviewed all new referrals received during a government-imposed 47-day lockdown period and a similar period pre-lockdown as a control group. The main outcome was the differences in the number of new case referrals between the two periods. The contributing clinical and demographic factors were also explored. Appropriate bivariate statistics were computed and the level of significance was set at 0.05 for all tests. A total of 309 referrals were received during the study period. There was a reduction of new referrals due to the lockdown from five to two cases per day. There was a statistically significant reduction of cases referred from outpatient and emergency departments. There was also a statistically significant difference with regard to home address distance to the centre. Medically compromised and orofacial infection referrals were not affected by lockdown. The lockdown imposed due to the pandemic has significantly impacted the pattern of new OMS referrals. Referrals for orofacial infections, the medically compromised and inpatients were minimally affected by lockdown.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ; Quarantine ; COVID-19