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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)
- Author
- Kwok, Ching Ting
- Title
- Anti-epidemic measures for COVID-19 in Macao
- Journal Name
- 澳門護理雜誌
- Pub. Info
- 2020年12月, 第19卷第2期, pp. 7-13
- Link
- http://www.kwnc.edu.mo/Journal/FullText/mjn_2020_vol19_no2/mjn_2020_vol19_no2_p2.pdf
- Keyword
- COVID-19；anti-epidemic measures；Macao
- Abstract
- The Macao government attaches great importance to the anti-epidemic measures of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19). It had taken steps to deal with COVID-19 even before the first case was detected, and formulated stricter rules after the occurrence of several imported cases. These measures were to cut out the link of the epidemiological triangle, including: 1) controlling the infection source. Macao government quickly established a multi-sectoral response coordination team to isolate potential cases and detect cases early by closely tracing arrivals from outside Macao; 2) stopping the route of transmission. The government implemented a mask supply plan, shut down entertainment venues during the peak of the epidemic, and used public media to disseminate anti-COVID-19 information, such as maintaining social distance and frequent hand wash; 3) protecting susceptible people. The government took a series of measures to protect minors, the elderly in institutions and workers in medical institutions from infection. While Macao has done a better job in fighting COVID-19 than some of the neighboring regions, it is not a perfect performer. Suggestions for addressing weaknesses Macao has shown in the fight are offered in the article. Paragraph Headings： 1. Background 2. Anti-epidemic measures for COVID-19 in Macao 2.1. Controlling the infection source 2.2. Stopping the route of transmission 2.3. Protecting susceptible people 3. The strength and weakness of the controlling measures in Macao 3.1. The strength of the controlling measures in Macao 3.2. The weakness of the controlling measures in Macao 4. Conclusion Figures： 1. Timeline of the epidemic on Macao 2. Cutting out the link of the epidemiological triangle