• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: The ongoing battle against COVID-19
  • Contributor: Hyder, Qurratulain; Haider, Khawaja Husnain
  • imprint: Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine, 2020
  • Published in: Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine
  • Language: Not determined
  • DOI: 10.53986/ibjm.2020.0060
  • ISSN: 2695-5075
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  • Description: <jats:p>After spillover from Wuhan (China) in December, 2019, SARS-CoV-2 related respiratory disease (COVID-19) has rapidly affected all countries. The pandemic has posed a serious threat to world health resources. At present, there is no recommended treatment or vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. However, various drug combinations are under trial. Reversion to general principles of prevention is the preferred strategy under such circumstances. We discuss the importance of wearing a face mask and present a cost-effective approach for long-term management of COVID-19.</jats:p>
  • Access State: Open Access