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

Vernon J. Lee, Calvin J. Chiew, and Wei Xin Khong

Journal of travel medicine, vol. 27, no. 3, 2020, pp. 1–5

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.

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