
handle: 10183/236658
Após sua descrição inicial em dezembro de 2019, a infecção causada pelo SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19, espalhou-se rapidamente pelo mundo, sendo classificada em março de 2020 como pandemia. Experiências de epidemias anteriores mostram que, de acordo com as características do agente etiológico, medidas não farmacológicas, como lavagem das mãos, higienização de superfícies, uso de máscaras, isolamento de casos confirmados, quarentena, distanciamento social e lockdown, são eficazes e fundamentais para evitar a propagação de doenças infecciosas. Informações sobre a forma de transmissão do vírus e sua dinâmica no organismo do hospedeiro permitem propor a adesão dessas estratégias. Ao avaliar evidências do uso dessas medidas no controle de doenças com dinâmica semelhante à causada pelo novo coronavírus, encontra-se embasamento para sua aplicação prática. Além disso, a experiência de outros países no enfrentamento a essa doença ao longo do ano 2020 corroboram ainda mais para a adoção dessas condutas. À luz da história mundial, das evidências científicas e das experiências de outros países, faz-se necessária a aplicação dessas estratégias no combate contra a Covid-19, enquanto as medidas complementares, como as vacinas, ainda não estão disponíveis de forma ampla para toda a população.
After its initial description in December 2019, the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19, spread rapidly around the world, being classified in March 2020 as a pandemic. Experiences from previous epidemics show that, according to the characteristics of the etiologic agent, non-pharmacological measures such as hand washing, surface cleaning, use of masks, isolation of confirmed cases, quarantine, social distance and lockdown, are effective and essential to avoid the spread of infectious diseases. Information on the form of transmission of the virus and its dynamics in the host organism, allow us to propose the adherence of these strategies. When evaluating evidence of the use of these measures in the control of diseases with dynamics similar to that caused by the new coronavirus, there is a basis for its practical application. In addition, the experience of other countries in tackling this disease throughout 2020, further corroborates the adoption of these conducts. In the light of world history, scientific evidence and the experiences of other countries, it is necessary to apply these strategies in the fight against Covid-19, while complementary measures, such as vaccines, are not yet widely available for all the population.
Prevention and mitigation, Disease prevention, Prevenção de doenças, Infecções por coronavirus, Controle de doenças transmissíveis, COVID-19, 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection, Communicable disease control, Coronavirus infections
Prevention and mitigation, Disease prevention, Prevenção de doenças, Infecções por coronavirus, Controle de doenças transmissíveis, COVID-19, 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection, Communicable disease control, Coronavirus infections
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