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ArticleEpidemiology and infection2023

Shift from a Zero-COVID strategy to a New-normal strategy for controlling SARS-COV-2 infections in Vietnam.

Do Thi Thanh Toan, Thanh Hai Pham, Khanh Cong Nguyen, Quang Thai Pham, Quoc Doanh Ha, Hoa L Nguyen, Robert J Goldberg, Loc Quang Pham, Giang Minh Le, Tu Khac Nguyen and 2 more

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Article in Epidemiology and infection, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 22% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Do Thi Thanh ToanSchool of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Thanh Hai PhamSchool of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0002-8344-2888
Khanh Cong NguyenNational Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Quang Thai PhamNational Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0002-3796-6162
Quoc Doanh HaSchool of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hoa L NguyenDepartment of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
Robert J GoldbergDepartment of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
Loc Quang PhamSchool of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Giang Minh LeSchool of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tu Khac NguyenBac Ninh Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Bac Ninh, Vietnam.
Van Khanh TranHanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Van Thanh TaHanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Hanoi Medical University · VNNational Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology · VNUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School · US

Funding

Training Program for Strengthening Research Capacity in Non-Communicable Diseases in Vietnam (TSORC-NCDs-VN)D43TW011394 · FIC · HANOI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · PI JEROAN J ALLISON, Dao THI MINH AN · 2019 to 2026
$1.8M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW011394FIC NIH HHS D43 TW011394-01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyse the changing patterns in the transmission of COVID-19 in relation to changes in Vietnamese governmental policies, based on epidemiological data and policy actions in a large Vietnamese province, Bac Ninh, in 2021. Data on confirmed cases from January to December 2021 were collected, together with policy documents. There were three distinct periods of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bac Ninh province during 2021. During the first period, referred to as the 'Zero-COVID' period (01/04-07/04/2021), there was a low population vaccination rate, with less than 25% of the population receiving its first vaccine dose. Measures implemented during this period focused on domestic movement restrictions, mask mandates, and screening efforts to control the spread of the virus. The subsequent period, referred to as the 'Transition' period (07/05-10/22/2021), witnessed a significant increase in population vaccination coverage, with 80% of the population receiving their first vaccine dose. During this period, several days passed without any reported COVID-19 cases in the community. The local government implemented measures to manage domestic actions and reduce the time spent in quarantine, and encouraged home quarantining for the close contacts of cases with COVID-19. Finally, the 'New-normal' stage (10/23-12/31/2021), during which the population vaccination coverage with a second vaccine dose increased to 70%, and most of the mandates for the prevention and control of COVID-19 were reduced. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of governmental policies in managing and controlling the transmission of COVID-19 and provides insights for developing realistic and context-specific strategies in similar settings.

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COVID-19HumansPandemicsQuarantineSARS-CoV-2Vietnamnew-normalSARS-COV-2strategyVietnamzero-COVID

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PMID37401482
PMCPMC10644050
OpenAlexW4383058481

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