Time Period Covered March 06, 2020 - March 06, 2020
In anticipation for an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the
SouthEast Asia Region is preparing to roll out rapid response activities by
engaging with communities, procuring personal protective equipment
(PPE), and ensuring laboratories have the capacity to test for COVID-19
or ship samples to global referral laboratories.
The WHO Director-General emphasized the importance of
implementing a comprehensive approach to mitigate the impact of
COVID-19. Educating the population, expanding surveillance, caring for
patients, and strengthening preparedness systems are key to interrupting
transmission.