Covid-19 cross-border case and contact tracing activities - experiences and lessons learnt, Germany, April-December 2020

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ID15375943
AuthorsIda Sperle (0000-0002-8024-582X, Robert Koch Institute, corresponding author), Uwe Koppe (0000-0001-9718-5811, Robert Koch Institute), Raskit Lachmann (0000-0003-0915-5968, Robert Koch Institute), Robert Vonderwolke (Robert Koch Institute), Nadine Püschel (Robert Koch Institute), Nadine Litzba (Robert Koch Institute), Paula Böhm (0000-0001-7499-8211, Robert Koch Institute), Janina Stauke (Robert Koch Institute), Annika Heck (Robert Koch Institute), Jonathan H J Baum (0000-0002-9272-5863, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), Luam Ghebreghiorghis (Robert Koch Institute), Gyde Steffen (0000-0002-4083-382X, Robert Koch Institute), Ute Rexroth (Robert Koch Institute), Maria an der Heiden (Robert Koch Institute), Timm Schneider (Robert Koch Institute), Inessa Markus (Robert Koch Institute)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue1
Pages1288-1288
Publication date2023-07-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-023-16213-6
PMID37403087
OpenAlexW4383069813
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited11

Cross-border case and contact tracing data can supplement routine surveillance but are challenging to measure. We need improved systems for cross-border event management, by improving training and communication channels, that will help strengthen monitoring activities to better guide public health decision-making and secure a good future pandemic response

Biostatistics · Contact tracing · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Environmental health · Geography · German · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Pathology · Public health · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing · COVID-19 epidemiological studies · Demography · Immune responses and vaccinations · Medicine · Epidemiology

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