Author(s)

Canyang Chen, Jiajie Li, Leilei Sun

Corresponding Author

Canyang Chen

ABSTRACT

Efficient control of pandemic as COVID-19 calls for strategic continuity plan. This review evaluates lessons learned from mitigation measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential parts of an effective continuity plan facing potential infectious emergency have been discussed, including hospital plans, food supplies, personnel training, leadership, implementation strategies and financial support. Mitigation approaches that executed efficiently and brought positive impact in China have been extensively discussed which may provide reference value for other governments.

KEYWORDS

COVID-19, continuity plan, public health