Containing the spread of COVID-19 in Ethiopia
Zemzem Shigute, Anagaw Derseh Mebratie, Getnet Alemu, Arjun S. Bedi
Abstract
Ethiopia has a low although rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Despite these low figures, \nstringent measures have been implemented since mid-March. In this viewpoint we describe \nthe prevention and preparation measures taken in Ethiopia and comment on the consequences, \nchallenges and strengths of the measures, keeping in mind the Ethiopian context.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Context (archaeology)Coronavirus InfectionsPandemicMEDLINEBetacoronavirusGeographyMedicineVirologyPolitical scienceOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyLawDiseaseArchaeologyViral Infections and Outbreaks Research