Thoughts of the COVID-19 outbreak phases changed from emergency response to combination of emergency response and regular prevention and control

VernacularTitle: 新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情由应急处置转入应急处置和常态化防控相结合的思考
Author: Weizhong YANG ^{1
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Author Information

1. Chinese Prevention Medicine Association, Beijing 100021, China
2. Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Emergency response; Regular prevention and control
From: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(0):E045-E045
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Given the scope and speed of virus spread, the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and dangerous. Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population determined that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long battle against the COVID-19 epidemic. The strategy should adhere to the principle of combining emergency response with regular prevention and control measures, and all efforts should be well harnessed in a coordinated way to keep the epidemic under control while securing the economic and social development.