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Minimizing the risk of international spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak by targeting travelers
Saurabh R Shrivastava1, Prateek S Shrivastava2
1 Member of Medical Education Unit and Institute Research Council, Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) -Deemed to be University, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet, District, Tamil Nadu 603108, India
2 Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV)-Deemed to be University, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet, District, Tamil Nadu 603108, India
Correspondence Address:
Saurabh R Shrivastava
Member of Medical Education Unit and Institute Research Council, Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) -Deemed to be University, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet, District, Tamil Nadu 603108
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | 16 |
DOI: 10.4103/2221-6189.278654
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The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has become a global health emergency owing to its magnitude, attributed deaths, and its propensity to spread across the world. In-fact, owing to its quick spread across international boundaries and the resulting caseload, the disease has been declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020. It is worth noting that out of the 395 cases detected in other nations, 165 (41.8%) have a positive history of travel to China. As of now, the World Health Organization has not recommended for any restrictions on the travel or trade aspects, but has clearly specified that implementation of International Health Regulations should be strictly done at the airports and seaports. In conclusion, the COVID- 19 outbreak has created an alarm across the globe as the causative virus is novel in nature. However, strengthening of standard infection control practices and adoption of preventive measures for travelers can significantly minimize the threat of further transmission of the disease.
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