Transmissibility and severity of COVID-19 in a humanitarian setting: First few X investigation of cases and contacts in Juba, South Sudan, 2020.

Richard Lino Loro LakoNiamh MeagherJoseph Francis WamalaJohn NdyahikayoAyesheshem Ademe TegegneOlushayo Oluseun OluDavid J PriceSoatiana RajatonirinaElise FarleyJoseph Chukwudi OkeibunorValerie Ann Mize

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2023)

These findings were used to develop the South Sudanese Ministry of Health surveillance and contract tracing protocols, informing local COVID-19 case definitions, follow-up protocols and data management systems. This investigation demonstrates that rapid FFX implementation is critical in understanding the emerging disease and informing response priorities.

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