Risk Management and Healthcare Policy (Jul 2020)
Comparing the Operational Strategies of South Korea and Israel’s Coronavirus Drive-Through Testing Centers and the Implications on Testing Capacity
Abstract
Edward Kim Medical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, IsraelCorrespondence: Edward KimMedical School for International Health, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, P.O. Box 653, Beer Sheva 8410501, IsraelEmail [email protected]: There is an increased need for mass testing in the setting of an emerging infectious disease pandemic to foster informed policymaking and improve public health outcomes. Drive-through testing centers have been employed with great success in South Korea and Israel. In highlighting the differences and examining the downstream implications of their logistical and operational strategies, this paper provides valuable insight on areas of improvement that can increase the capacity and efficiency of testing with drive-through testing centers.Keywords: screening, pandemic, COVID-19, nCoV2019, SARS-CoV-2
