2021-04-13T01:32:33Z https://www.theskygallerypattaya.com/oai/oai.php oai:theskygallerypattaya.com:10.29328/journal.jcicm.1001031 2020-06-04 JCICM:VOL5 Effective COVID-19 prevention and control in areas of ultra-dense population: Lessons from Macau SAR Xueni Bian Lan YaoYing Bian<h2>Abstract</h2><p>In this paper we summarise, in chronological order, all COVID-19 preventive measures undertaken by the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government during the first quarter of 2020. The information and narrative contained herein may be of useful to other parts of the world in COVID-19 control and prevention, especially cities with ultra-high population densities. The four main lessons from Macau SAR are: (1) Proactive leadership and early prevention. (2) Strict adherence to community endemic control. (3) Clear prioritising of public health. (4) Planed relief for financial hardships amidst the post-pandemic recession.</p> Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine - Heighten Science Publications Corporation 2020-06-04 Commentaryhttps://www.theskygallerypattaya.com/jcicm/jcicm-aid1031.phpenCopyright © Xueni Bian et al.