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From SARS to Avian Influenza Preparedness in Hong Kong

2017; Oxford University Press; Volume: 64; Issue: suppl_2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/cid/cix123

1537-6591

Andrew Tin Yau Wong, Hong Chen, Shao‐Haei Liu, Enoch K. Hsu, Kristine Shik Luk, Christopher Lai, Regina Chan, O. T. Y. Tsang, Kitty Wai Ying Choi, Mike Yat Wah Kwan, Anna Tong, Vincent Chi‐Chung Cheng, Dominic N.C. Tsang,

COVID-19 epidemiological studies

The first human H5N1 case was diagnosed in Hong Kong in 1997. Since then, experience in effective preparedness strategies that target novel influenza viruses has expanded. Here, we report on avian influenza preparedness in public hospitals in Hong Kong to illustrate policies and practices associated with control of emerging infectious diseases. The Hong Kong government's risk-based preparedness plan for influenza pandemics includes 3 response levels for command, control, and coordination frameworks for territory-wide responses. The tiered levels of alert, serious, and emergency response enable early detection based on epidemiological exposure followed by initiation of a care bundle. Information technology, laboratory preparedness, clinical and public health management, and infection control preparedness provide a comprehensive and generalizable preparedness plan for emerging infectious diseases.