Impact of COVID-19 on pediatric emergencies and hospitalizations in Singapore.
Shu-Ling ChongJenifer Shui Lian SooJohn Carson AllenSashikumar GanapathyKhai Pin LeeArif TyeballyChee Fu YungKoh Cheng ThoonYong Hong NgJean Yin OhOon Hoe TeohYee Hui MokYoke Hwee ChanPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2020)
We highlighted a significant decrease in infection-related presentations likely attributed to the lockdown and showed that the relative proportion of trauma-related attendances increased. By describing the impact of COVID-19 on health services, we report important trends that may provide guidance when planning resources for future pandemics.