Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Control and Deconfinement for National and International Economic Activities

Introduction

Many Covid-19 cases have no clinical manifestations but are contaminating. Thus, the complete end of the Covid-19 pandemic may take a long time. The number of unemployed is already very high, poverty and hunger are increasing. It is imperative to find effective means of Covid-19 prevention and national and international economic activities. Without international economic exchanges, national economies will be weak for most countries. There is a need to find measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and national and international economic activities. Some recommendations:

Mandatory Wear of Mask

The compulsory wear of masks by those providing services to the public and those who use public services (airport, transport, including buses, taxis, etc., hotels and other accommodation, shops, etc.). Even though cloth masks do not protect at the same level as surgical masks, they may be more accessible by most of the population. Very high-risk personnel (health, tellers, etc.) should use the professional mask with a high level of protection. The taxi drivers and the passengers should wear a professional mask until the total end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Compulsory Social Distension (the distance of at least one meter)

The distance of at least one meter should be strictly mandatory until the full end of the Covid-19 pandemic. For public transport by bus, metro, etc., it is essential to have one passenger per chair.

Mandatory hand washing or disinfection

Hand washing or disinfection should be mandatory, especially those who provide services to the public and those who use public services (airport, transportation, including buses, taxis, etc., hotels and others) accommodation, shops, etc.). The sink with water, soap, and disposable paper for drying hands should be at every entrance to public buildings. Hand disinfection before and after serving a customer. Hand disinfection before and after being served.

Compulsory Disinfection of Common Areas (Public & Domestic)

In addition to extensive spray disinfection of public spaces with appropriate equipment mandatory for public and private companies, the production of small containers of spray disinfectants is necessary. In addition to hand sanitizer outlets, it is essential to have also hand spray disinfectants for small common areas.

Mandatory Screening of High-Risk People

Accessibility to screening tests with high sensitivity and specificity is urgent. Persons providing services to the public (hospitals, airports, transport, including buses, taxis, etc., hotels and other accommodation, shops, etc.) should have access to rapid screening tests with the possibility of confirmation in case of positivity.

Mandatory Quarantine if Positive Test

People who are tested positive should remain under quarantine under supervision until the negativity ends.

Dr. Claude Sekabaraga, MD, MPH