COVID-19 pandemic containment and management in city of Turaif: Understanding the experience

Abstract

Saudi Arabia implemented precautionary measures earlier before the first COVID-19 case had been confirmed. In March 02, 2020, the first COVID-19 was confirmed in Saudi Arabia which resulted in tightening precautionary measures. Turaif’s location and population structure present a challenge for pandemic management. Multidisciplinary approach is essential to ensure efficiency of coordinated effortsbetween local authority and health officials.

Keywords

• Remote areas
• COVID-19
• Pandemic
• Public Health
• Containement
• Health Security