Abstract
Official publication of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka and was established in 1995. Full text articles available.Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (JCCPSL) has been recognised by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) as a publication following the ICMJE Recommendations. The journal is indexed in DOAJ.Manuscripts are only accepted online through the portal of the JCCPSL https://jccpsl.sljol.info/ . The prospective authors must read carefully the section on Author Guidelines and prepare their manuscript accordingly. To submit a manuscript or to check the status of a submission the authors must first be registered in the JCCPSL Editorial Management System using an existing or newly created username and password. Next, choose the ‘Start Submission’ link and follow the five-step article submission process which is a simple and self-guided process.
Highlights
SummaryContainment strategies for COVID-19 have varied across the globe. Sri Lanka made swift decisions and early interventions which were widely commended on a global platform
Prolonged lockdown may be a short-term strategy
The proposal is dynamic accounting for the reality of premature lifting of strict restrictions, which may result in a devastating 'second wave' of COVID-19 [1,2]
Summary
Containment strategies for COVID-19 have varied across the globe. Sri Lanka made swift decisions and early interventions which were widely commended on a global platform. The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) Sri Lanka proposed a strategy based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) four phases of the pandemic. This was a novel strategy based on real-time data and best available evidence. It facilitated three pillars: development of health and social capital via inter-sectoral collaboration, public engagement and government support. For low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) like Sri Lanka, this is not sustainable for a long period. This strategy focuses on resuming normal life and economic activity whilst maintaining citizen safety. This narrative report focuses on outlining the principles of the strategy and the reasoning behind it
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