Abstract
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel unknown virus that is challenging whole countries all over the world, has prompted different strategies from various governments. Iran, as one of the first countries to experience the onset of the virus outbreak, made and implemented some policies that should be assessed, so that lessons may be learned for the future. Although some negative actions and policies, such as delays in cancellation of international flights especially from China, not taking the disease seriously and comparing it with seasonal influenza, and the like, are hard to ignore, some impressive actions are also vividly clear. Policies, such as social distancing, dramatically increasing social awareness about preventive actions in terms of public health, and using masks and hand washing, were cost-effective policies that resulted in successful control of the virus in the first onset. While some quite clearly ineffective decisions were made by Iranian authorities, the huge catastrophic effect of sanctions cannot be forgotten. Possibly in level situations with similar countries, Iran will have far better results regarding preparedness for future pandemics like COVID-19.
Highlights
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel unknown virus that is challenging whole countries all over the world, has prompted different strategies from various governments
H aving officially been labeled a pandemic, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has so far devastated over 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.[1,2]. This challenging, historic, and memorable phenomenon the world is experiencing is teaching us an extremely tough but useful lesson in the way we deal with potential disasters going forward, by making a case for the most effective policy-making and management practices.[3] in the cities, as the course of the virus outbreak seemed to be out of control.[5]
Iran’s health system, under overwhelming pressure because of COVID-19, is experiencing a unique situation in which very novel and yet valuable lessons can be learned for the years to come.[6]
Summary
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel unknown virus that is challenging whole countries all over the world, has prompted different strategies from various governments. H aving officially been labeled a pandemic, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has so far devastated over 213 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.[1,2] This challenging, historic, and memorable phenomenon the world is experiencing is teaching us an extremely tough but useful lesson in the way we deal with potential disasters going forward, by making a case for the most effective policy-making and management practices.[3] in the cities, as the course of the virus outbreak seemed to be out of control.[5]
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