Open AccessEpidemic prevention for coronavirus disease 2019 in Taiwan: A new perspective in emergency department
Author(s) -
Lin YangTse,
Cheng WanLing,
Lin ChaouShune,
Hsu ChanPeng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/1024907920951311
Subject(s) - medicine , sore throat , pandemic , covid-19 , emergency department , quarantine , epidemiology , medical emergency , disease , presentation (obstetrics) , cluster (spacecraft) , coronavirus , family medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , surgery , nursing , pathology , computer science , programming language
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has become a pandemic with millions of contagions all over the world. However, as of June 2020, relatively few indigenous cases have been identified in Taiwan. Case Presentation: A 34‐year‐old man presented to our emergency department with progressive rhinorrhoea, a sore throat, and recent travel to the United States (Texas) and Mexico. He was diagnosed with COVID‐19 after a positive throat swab test. Even though he was not initially isolated, there was no cluster of infection identified after epidemiological investigation. Discussion: This case demonstrates Taiwan's unique epidemic prevention strategy, including the utilization of face masks, compact screening indications, quarantine arrangements, and the effective disposition of confirmed cases. Conclusion: In addition to managing various emergent conditions, emergency physicians should prepare epidemic prevention strategies as soon as possible and provide frontline suggestions.