Testing for COVID-19 cases in ASEAN

Authors

  • David SQ Koh Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
  • Sheena XM Wong Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
  • Justin Wong Ministry of Health, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2020.11.1.013

Abstract

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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Published

13-11-2020

How to Cite

1.
Koh DS, Wong SX, Wong J. Testing for COVID-19 cases in ASEAN. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2020 Nov. 13 [cited 2026 Apr. 22];11(4). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/724

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2020): October ‒ December

Section

COVID-19: Brief Report

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