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Background: COVID-19 has become a global problem. In this case study, the experiences gained from disease control in rural areas are reported. Methods: An observational study was done in 2020 in Sistan and Balochestan, the largest province with most rural areas in the southeast of Iran. Results: After identification of the first patient of Covid-19 in a rural area, three measures were taken including: 1. Diagnosis, screening and treatment of the disease (Incident command post was established and the village was completely quarantined, etc.;2. Intersectoral coordination for epidemiological management (limiting traffic for people and any gathering);and 3. Identification of any Covid-19 positive cases. The results of these measures showed that after quarantining the village and performing the mentioned actions, the number of patients decreased, and the disease was controlled. Conclusion: Quarantine of the contaminated rural area and people's traffic routes is one of the most important measures in controlling Covid-19. © Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System.All right reserved.
ABSTRACT
Since the first reported case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, on December 30, 2019, the number of confirmed cases of the disease has increased continuously and exponentially. The event has emerged as a clear threat to global health, such that the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The disease has infected approximately 1,891,000 people and killed around 50,200 in the Eastern Mediterranean region until 29th August 2020.. As COVID-19 spreads globally, its economic consequences are also mounting across all countries. In this perspective study, we briefly discuss the economic consequences of COVID-19 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region countries. © 2020, Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research. All rights reserved.