Abstract
COVID-19, a global pandemic, has threatened the whole world with its devastating nature. Though, initially it has affected the developed countries, the countries in low- and middle-income category also are not spared. Yemen is a country with low-income economy and has been in an ongoing civil war. The first case of COVID-19 was reported on 10th April 2020 and there have been a total of 1619 cases along with 447 total deaths as of 21st July 2020. The preventive measures such as lockdown, social distancing, and personal hygiene are practiced, however there is still lack of adequate resources for efficient healthcare facilities. No drugs and vaccines are approved to fully rely on for the treatment of COVID-19, therefore the concept of “do not take the virus and do not give the virus” with different approaches of preventive aspects through hand-washing, social distancing, wearing masks and gloves, and making people aware in mass utilizing audio-visual media are helpful. Aids from different agencies and collaborative efforts of all the stakeholders are in need for the containment of COVID-19 cases in Yemen. By strengthening and increasing healthcare set-ups and resources, preparation of management guidelines by the government and mobilizing such resources to different parts for awareness, adequate reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests, contact tracing, and safe quarantine and isolation services are essential.
Highlights
In the late December 2019, a cluster of pneumonialike outbreaks was reported from Wuhan, China
Low-and middle income countries (LMICs) like Yemen are in vulnerable state in case of large-scale outbreak of COVID-19
Unavailability of proven therapy, chaotic scenario of case load and mortality, and physical and mental impact related to coronavirus pandemic has challenged the whole world
Summary
In the late December 2019, a cluster of pneumonialike outbreaks was reported from Wuhan, China. COVID-19 is presented with the symptoms of respiratory ailments and even death in severe cases.[1]. Different types of supportive cares along with potential treatment options are being practiced in different places based on WHO guideline.[3] This ailment has affected the whole world with more than 14 million cases and more than 600 thousand death tolls until 21st July 2020.4 Though very few countries are being able to contain the disease effectively, most of the countries around the world are in worse condition as far as the management of COVID-19 is concerned. Low-and middle income countries (LMICs) like Yemen are in vulnerable state in case of large-scale outbreak of COVID-19
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