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

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

Journal of Travel Medicine · 2020 · 426 citations · 2 references

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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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