Pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 : Implications for control measures in Qatar
Joint Authors
Bansal, Devendra
Johnston, Samantha
Al-Thani, Mohamed
Farag, Elmoubasher A.
Tawengi, Abdelaziz.
al-Bayt, Suha Shawqi
Ahmed, Shazia
Sallam, Mohamed.
al- Rumayḥi, Ḥamid Id
Imarah, Muhammad M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2021, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Public health control measures for communicable diseases are often based on the identification of symptomatic cases.
However, emerging epidemiolo gical evidence demonstrates the role of pre symptomatic and asymptomatic transmissions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Under standing high-risk settings where transmissions can occur from infected individuals without symptoms has become critical for improving the response to the pandemic.
In this review, we discussed the evidence on the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, its effect on control strategies, and lessons that can be applied in Qatar.
Although Qatar has a small population, it has a distinct setting for COVID-19 control.
It has a largely young population and is mostly composed of expatriates particularly from the Middle East and Asia that reside in Qatar for work.
Further key considerations for Qatar and travel include popu lation movement during extended religious holiday periods, screening and tracing of visitors and residents at entry points into the country, and expatriates living and working in high-density settings.
We also consider how its international airport serves as a major transit destination for the region, as Qatar is expected to experience a rapid expansion of visitors while preparing to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tawengi, Abdelaziz.& Johnston, Samantha& al-Bayt, Suha Shawqi& Bansal, Devendra& Ahmed, Shazia& Sallam, Mohamed.…[et al.]. 2021. Pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 : Implications for control measures in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 2021, no. 3, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1431725
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tawengi, Abdelaziz.…[et al.]. Pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 : Implications for control measures in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal No. 3 (2021), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1431725
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tawengi, Abdelaziz.& Johnston, Samantha& al-Bayt, Suha Shawqi& Bansal, Devendra& Ahmed, Shazia& Sallam, Mohamed.…[et al.]. Pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 : Implications for control measures in Qatar. Qatar Medical Journal. 2021. Vol. 2021, no. 3, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1431725
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-1431725