Abstract
The severe acute respiratory syndrome–related coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) pandemic that has engulfed the globe has had incredible effects on health care systems and economic activity. Social distancing and school closures have played a central role in public health efforts to counter the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID)-19 pandemic. The most recent global pandemic prior to COVID-19 was the 2009 pandemic, hemagglutinin type 1 and neuraminidase type 1 (H1N1) influenza. The course of events in 2009 offer some rich lessons that could be applied to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This commentary highlights some of the most relevant points and a discussion of possible outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 736-740 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Clinical Therapeutics |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2020 |
Keywords
- 2009 pandemic H1N1
- COVID
- SARS-CoV2
- influenza
- school closures
- social distancing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Pharmacology