Effective Control of COVID-19 in South Korea: Cross-Sectional Study of Epidemiological Data

• DOI: 10.2196/22103
• Publication Date: 2020-10-24T23:18:07Z
• Authors: Gwang Hun Jeong; Hyo Jeong Lee; Jinhee Lee; Jun Young Lee; Keum Hwa Lee; Young Joo Han; Sojung Yoon; Seohyun Ryu; Da Kyung Kim; Myung Bae Park; Jae Won Yang; Maria Effenberger; Michael Eisenhut; Sung Hwi Hong; Andreas Kronbichler; Ramy Abou Ghayda; Jae Il Shin
• Keywords: Pandemic

Background South Korea is one of the few countries that has succeeded in flattening curve new COVID-19 cases and avoiding a second outbreak by implementing multiple strategies, ranging from an individual level to population level. Objective We aim discuss unique strategies epidemiological characteristics present summary policies implemented Korean government during pandemic. Methods designed cross-sectional study data published Centers for Disease Control Prevention on October 1, 2020. analyzed detailed information cases, including number confirmed resulting deaths. Results As 2020, total 23,889 415 deaths were reported Korea. In this paper, we transmission disease how government, health care providers, society responded outbreak. Conclusions Understanding government’s successful efforts managing spread can provide important insights other dealing with ongoing