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Takeaways From the COVID-19 Epidemic Progression and Combating Strategies in Southeast Asia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Southeast Asia grappled with an early wave of COVID-19 cases, witnessing a spike in 2021 and early 2022 before vaccination efforts led to a decline. Governments in the region adopted diverse strategies, including lockdowns and public health measures, tailored to each country's cultural and socioeconomic landscape. This article delves into the COVID-19 outbreak across the 11 member countries, encompassing all ASEAN nations and Timor-Leste. It highlights the region's progression from low infection rates in 2020 to heightened mortality in 2021, followed by a drop in cases as vaccination coverage increased. Despite shared challenges, disparities in culture, wealth, and political context influenced the implementation and effectiveness of containment measures.

Source: Journal of Biochemistry Microbiology and Biotechnology

DOI: 10.54987/jobimb.v12i2.1011

Authors: Basiru Aliyu, Hui Yee Chee, Mui Yun Wong, Zamberi Bin Sekawi

Institutions: Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 epidemiological studies

Subfield: Modeling and Simulation

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405803791

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