First historical-epidemiological discussion on COVID-19 in Cuba

Authors

  • Enrique Beldarraín Chaple Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas
  • Ileana R. Alfonso Sánchez Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas
  • Ileana Morales Suárez Directora de Ciencia y Técnica del Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba
  • Francisco Durán García Ministerio de Salud Pública; dirección de epidemiología

Keywords:

COVID-19, history, frequency, control, epidemiology

Abstract

The events that occurred during the first month of the presence of COVID-19 in Cuba are presented, with the objective of analyzing the containment measures that were taken and assessing whether they were adequate. The historical method was followed, supported by the documentary review technique. The daily reports published by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) from March 11 to April 9 were examined. The reports are available on the websites created for that purpose on Infomed and Cubadebate. Tables and charts were prepared to explain the information presented. In conclusion, we can say that in Cuba the first cases of COVID-19 occurred late in relation to the epidemic in the rest of the world. The creation of a multidisciplinary group to study the epidemiological situation allowed us to work on the evaluation and monitoring of the evolution of pandemic, to design early community intervention strategies, to prepare the health care system for the future appearance of cases, to use science and research in concrete actions and to advise the authorities on designing the national plan to tackle the disease. It constituted a strength together with the detection and early admission of cases and low mortality in the first month of the disease occurrence in the country.

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Published

2020-05-21

How to Cite

Beldarraín Chaple, E., Alfonso Sánchez, I. R., Morales Suárez, I., & Durán García, F. (2020). First historical-epidemiological discussion on COVID-19 in Cuba. Anales De La Academia De Ciencias De Cuba, 10(2), e862. Retrieved from https://revistaccuba.sld.cu/index.php/revacc/article/view/862

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2020): mayo-agosto (especial COVID-19)

Section

Biomedical sciences

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