Testing for COVID-19 cases in ASEAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2020.11.1.013Abstract
In ASEAN, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is reported with little information on the number of screening tests performed or the criteria for who is tested. We highlight the need for enhanced surveillance and reporting of the number of people screened and screening criteria when testing capacity is limited.
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