Control of travel-related COVID-19 in Bhutan

Tamang, Saran Tenzin; Lhendup, Karma; Dorji, Thinley

doi:10.1093/jtm/taab137

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“…This is similar to surveys conducted in Bhutan, India and China where majority reported of getting COVID-19 related information from television and various social media platforms [ 16 , 17 , 26 ]. Television and social media have demonstrated effectiveness in reaching to the masses with information on COVID-19 preventive measures and government policies surrounding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantine [ 27 ].…”

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“…Optimistic attitudes and high confidence towards the control measures of COVID-19 may have resulted from the government’s unprecedented actions and quick response in adopting best global practices to protect the citizens and ensure their well-being and regular information about COVID-19 being updated in various mass media platforms. Mandatory quarantine for 21 days was initiated for travelers returning from third countries, 7 days for those travelling from high-risk areas to the low-risk areas, and lockdown of particular areas where community transmission was reported [ 15 , 27 ]. In addition, mass gatherings were restricted and face mask are mandatory when in public places.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 preventive measures among adults in Bhutan: A cross-sectional study

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Cheki²,

Koirala³

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The COVID-19 pandemic posed a major global health challenge. Preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 require the involvement of all sections of society. Knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures influence human practices. We describe the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of COVID-19 preventive measure in Bhutan. This was a cross-sectional survey using multistage-cluster sampling involving participants from all 20 districts of the country. The knowledge was assessed using 12 items, attitude using 6 Likert items and practice using 10 items. There was total of 1708 respondents. The mean knowledge was 10.7, (SD = 1.5; range 0–12); 86.38% had good knowledge, 10.95% had average knowledge, 2.69% had poor knowledge. The common sources of knowledge were television (84.9%) and family and friends (74.7%). Those younger than 30 years were associated with good knowledge. The fear of contracting COVID-19 was reported by 96% and 86.4% agreed that appropriate preventive measures can help control the spread of COVID-19. Nearly all the respondents (97%) wore mask while going out and majority practiced good hand hygiene (87.9%) and proper cough etiquette (84.1%). The knowledge on COVID-19 preventive measures was good and the majority held positive attitudes and practices.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 preventive measures among adults in Bhutan: A cross-sectional study

Yangzom¹,

Cheki²,

Koirala³

et al. 2022

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“…The Chilean government has initiated and implemented a "release passport" policy, which is similar to an immunity passport, a position opposed by the World Health Organisation [3]. Bhutan "encourages" visitors to be vaccinated but does not mandate them to be vaccinated [13]. Other studies have been conducted to assess the perception of citizens around the world of COVID-19 vaccination certificates [24,25].…”

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“…The idea of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate is gaining popularity. Hence, there is the need for international health bodies (such as the World Health Organisation) to be specific as to whether COVID-19 vaccination certificates should be digitalised or paper-based [13]. Artificial intelligence can be applied to detect fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates if the certificate is in a digital format.…”

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Moving towards Digitising COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate: A Systematic Review of Literature

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The coronavirus pandemic is the greatest crisis of our time, having claimed over 2 million lives and shocking the global economy. Scientists and governments have suggested the idea of a digital COVID-19 certificate, to identify vaccinated persons easily. This paper assesses the positions of stakeholders on COVID-19 vaccination certificates, their presentation, and their importance. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was applied in this study. Search terms with Boolean and/or operators were combined to increase relevant results. Four large digital databases were used for the search. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to screen 298 collated studies. Two reviewers independently assessed search results, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the included studies. It is essential to re-examine digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates, considering their benefits, such as real-time detection of fake vaccination certificates and identifying and mapping non-vaccinated areas for strategic vaccination planning. The use of a single electronic platform globally will ease verification processes while bringing economies back to their feet. Digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates may provide balance in this pandemic era. With digital COVID-19 certificate exceeding documentation purposes, it is important to recognise factors such as global economy and human rights, boosting free movements of persons.

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