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. 2021 Feb 20;33(1):mzaa143.
doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa143.

COVID-19 emergencies around the globe: China's experience in controlling COVID-19 and lessons learned

Hao Jin  1 , Ligong Lu  2 , Junwei Liu  3 , Min Cui  4
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COVID-19 emergencies around the globe: China's experience in controlling COVID-19 and lessons learned

Hao Jin et al. Int J Qual Health Care. .

Abstract

Motivation: Nations around the world have been significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. China's strategies for controlling COVID-19 offer valuable lessons for the global community. By learning from China's experience and lessons, other countries could also find appropriate methods to control the pandemic.

Problem statement: What measures has China taken to control the pandemic? What lessons has China learned through this pandemic?

Approach/methods: The literature on China's lessons and experience in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic was searched and reviewed. Related newspapers and magazines were also searched.

Results: China's experience can be summed up as establishing temporary hospitals, strict isolation, experts with a knowledge of COVID-19, and measures that increase social distancing.

Conclusions: By learning from the experience of China, other countries in the world could eventually find the methods to control the COVID-19 pandemic. An emergency response system should be established in each country. Doctors and nurses are not alone in fighting COVID-19, and the entire world is helping them. With cooperation, current difficulties could be overcome.

Keywords: COVID-19; global health; pandemic; quarantine.

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