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ReviewJournal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi2022

Evaluation of the Public Health Emergency Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Daegu, Korea During the First Half of 2020.

Hwajin Lee, Keon-Yeop Kim, Jong-Yeon Kim, Sin Kam, Kyeong Soo Lee, Jung Jeung Lee, Nam Soo Hong, Tae-Yoon Hwang

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Hwajin LeeDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Keon-Yeop KimDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Jong-Yeon KimDepartment of Public Health, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Sin KamDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Kyeong Soo LeeDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Jung Jeung LeeDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Nam Soo HongDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Tae-Yoon HwangDepartment of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Funding

Ministry of Health and Welfare
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study evaluated the response in Daegu, Korea to the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic according to a public health emergency response model.

methodsAfter an examination of the official data reported by the city of Daegu and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a literature review and advisory meetings, we chose a response model. Daegu's responses were organized into 4 phases and evaluated by applying the response model.

resultsIn phase 1, efforts were made to block further transmission of the virus through preemptive testing of a religious group. In phase 2, efforts were concentrated on responding to mass infections in high-risk facilities. Phase 3 involved a transition from a high-intensity social distancing campaign to a citizen participation-based quarantine system. The evaluation using the response model revealed insufficient systematic preparation for a medical surge. In addition, an incorporated health-related management system and protection measures for responders were absent. Nevertheless, the city encouraged the participation of private hospitals and developed a severity classification system. Citizens also played active roles in the pandemic response by practicing social distancing.

conclusionsThis study employed the response model to evaluate the early response in Daegu to the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed areas in need of improvement or maintenance. Based on the study results, creation of a systematic model is necessary to prepare for and respond to future public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19PandemicsHumansPublic HealthQuarantineRepublic of KoreaCOVID-19EmergenciesPublic healthRepublic of Korea

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PMCPMC9371785

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