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. 2020 May 18;27(3):taaa039.
doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa039.

Interrupting transmission of COVID-19: lessons from containment efforts in Singapore

Vernon J Lee  1   2 , Calvin J Chiew  1 , Wei Xin Khong  1
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Interrupting transmission of COVID-19: lessons from containment efforts in Singapore

Vernon J Lee et al. J Travel Med. .

Abstract

Despite multiple importations resulting in local chains of transmission, Singapore has been able to control the COVID-19 outbreak without major disruption to daily living. In this article, we describe the combination of measures taken by Singapore to contain COVID-19 and share some early lessons learnt from the experience.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; contact tracing; importation; isolation; nonpharmaceutical interventions; quarantine; travel.

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