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COVID-19 prevention and control strategies: learning from the Macau model
Zhao, Yan Jie1,2,3; Xu, Jia Qi4; Bai, Wei2,3; Sun, He Li2,3; Shui, Bing5; Yang, Zhi Xin6; Huang, Jingbo7; Smith, Robert D.2; Hu, Yuan Jia4; Xiang, Yu Tao2,3
2022
Source PublicationInternational Journal of Biological Sciences
ISSN1449-2288
Volume18Issue:14Pages:5317-5328
Abstract

Background: Macau is a densely populated international tourist city. Compared to most tensely populated countries/territories, the prevalence and mortality of COVID-19 in Macau are lower. The experiences in Macau could be helpful for other areas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This article introduced the endeavours and achievements of Macau in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods were used to explore the work, measures, and achievements of Macau in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The results reveal that Macau has provided undifferentiated mask purchase reservation services, COVID-19 vaccination services to all residents and non-residents in Macau along with delivering multilingual services, in Chinese, English and Portuguese, to different groups of the population. To facilitate the travels of people, business and trades between Macau and mainland China, the Macau government launched the Macao Health Code System, which uses the health status declaration, residence history declaration, contact history declaration of the declarant to match various relevant backend databases within the health authority and provide a risk-related colour code operations. The Macao Health Code System connects to the Chinese mainland’s own propriety health code system seamlessly, whilst effectively protecting the privacy of the residents. Macau has also developed the COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment system, the Nucleic Acid Test Appointment system, the Port and Entry/Exit Quarantine system, the medical and other supporting systems. Conclusion: The efforts in Macau have achieved remarkable results in COVID-19 prevention and control, effectively safeguarding the lives and health of the people and manifesting the core principle of “serving the public”. The measures used are sustainable and can serve as an important reference for other countries/regions.

KeywordCovid-19 Macau Strategy
DOI10.7150/ijbs.70177
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaBiochemistry & Molecular Biology ; Life Sciences & Biomedicine - Other Topics
WOS SubjectBiochemistry & Molecular Biology ; Biology
WOS IDWOS:000850126000001
PublisherIVYSPRING INT PUBLPO BOX 4546, LAKE HAVEN, NSW 2263, AUSTRALIA
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85137362008
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINAL ADMINISTRATION
Co-First AuthorZhao, Yan Jie; Xu, Jia Qi
Corresponding AuthorHu, Yuan Jia; Xiang, Yu Tao
Affiliation1.The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
2.Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China.
3.Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China.
4.Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China.
5.Faculty of Law, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China.
6.Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China.
7.United Nations University Institute in Macau, Macau SAR, China.
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Health Sciences;  University of Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences;  Faculty of Health Sciences;  University of Macau
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Zhao, Yan Jie,Xu, Jia Qi,Bai, Wei,et al. COVID-19 prevention and control strategies: learning from the Macau model[J]. International Journal of Biological Sciences, 2022, 18(14), 5317-5328.
APA Zhao, Yan Jie., Xu, Jia Qi., Bai, Wei., Sun, He Li., Shui, Bing., Yang, Zhi Xin., Huang, Jingbo., Smith, Robert D.., Hu, Yuan Jia., & Xiang, Yu Tao (2022). COVID-19 prevention and control strategies: learning from the Macau model. International Journal of Biological Sciences, 18(14), 5317-5328.
MLA Zhao, Yan Jie,et al."COVID-19 prevention and control strategies: learning from the Macau model".International Journal of Biological Sciences 18.14(2022):5317-5328.
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