Razavi et al.'s recent article,“ Im pact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research publications in emergency medicine” discussed “the evolving impact of the top Emergency Medicine journals through the COVID-19 pande...Razavi et al.'s recent article,“ Im pact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research publications in emergency medicine” discussed “the evolving impact of the top Emergency Medicine journals through the COVID-19 pandemic”.^([1]) Subsequently,it seems appropriate to offer some valuable insights to the emergency medicine community,which is responsible for such a large proportion of COVID-19 publications.Emergency departments faced unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,handling surges in critically ill patients and implementing infection control measures.Simultaneously,the need for swift,reliable information on COVID-19 catalyzed a surge in research activity.The pandemic era has underscored both the strengths and weaknesses of the emergency medicine research ecosystem,highlighting issues such as publication speed,research quality,methodological rigor,and ethics.[2] We aimed to further explore how the pandemic shifted research priorities,created challenges in publication practices,accelerated innovations in research methodologies,and left behind valuable lessons for future crisis research in emergency medicine.展开更多
The Hehuang Valley,situated in the northeastern section of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,represents the upper reaches of the Yellow River(Fig.1A).It is a significant geographic region of origin for numerous Neolithic cult...The Hehuang Valley,situated in the northeastern section of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,represents the upper reaches of the Yellow River(Fig.1A).It is a significant geographic region of origin for numerous Neolithic cultures,including the Majiayao,Zongri,and Qijia cultures(Dong et al.,2013).展开更多
Nearly a century ago,the 1918 influenza pandemic was regarded as the most severe pandemic in recent history.1 The virus,known as H1N1,infected 500 million persons worldwide and claimed an estimated 50 million lives.Th...Nearly a century ago,the 1918 influenza pandemic was regarded as the most severe pandemic in recent history.1 The virus,known as H1N1,infected 500 million persons worldwide and claimed an estimated 50 million lives.The pandemic lasted nearly 2 years with sporadic activity characterized by 3 waves of occurrence.Nearly 100 years later,in January 2020,we found ourselves in the midst of another global pandemic,the novel coronavirus(coronavirus disease-2019,COVID-19).2 Within 5 months of outbreak,COVID-19 has infected over 6 million persons worldwide with over 380,000 confirmed deaths.3 While nearly every region of the world has experienced the virus,European and North and South American countries are among the most impacted countries with the greatest burden of COVID-19 in terms of the incidence and mortality.4 Among the most vulnerable populations,older adults and persons with serious underlying medical conditions or compromised immune systems are at greatest risk of contracting COVID-19.5 In addition,people living in densely populated areas or rural areas with poor access to health care,living in congregate housing and multi-generational households,and those who work in the service industry also have a high risk for contracting COVID-19.6 This includes many racial and ethnic minorities,immigrants,and refugees.展开更多
The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the composition and quantity of municipal solid waste has become a serious environmental concern[1].For example,the change in the quantity of medical waste has been one of the de...The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the composition and quantity of municipal solid waste has become a serious environmental concern[1].For example,the change in the quantity of medical waste has been one of the definitive consequences of the pandemic.In the pre-pandemic period.展开更多
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the year 2020 very special.When faced with the spreading pandemic,China has firmly stood with the world and taken up its responsibility as a great nation.With its strenuous efforts,China...The COVID-19 pandemic has made the year 2020 very special.When faced with the spreading pandemic,China has firmly stood with the world and taken up its responsibility as a great nation.With its strenuous efforts,China basically brought the spread of the virus under control within one month and reduced the number of new cases to single digits within two months.It took about 3 months to win the battles in Wuhan City and Hubei Province.China’s hard work in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has shown its great power and confidence to the whole world.展开更多
On May 14,CIIS and the All-China Journalists’Association (ACJA) jointly organized a press salon under the theme"Strengthen International AntiPandemic Cooperation,Jointly Meet Common Challenges."
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need for greater preparedness for future outbreaks of emerging pathogens,according to an article in The Lancet on August 4.A public-involved and prompt response strategy ...The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need for greater preparedness for future outbreaks of emerging pathogens,according to an article in The Lancet on August 4.A public-involved and prompt response strategy is vital in managing public health emergencies,and this approach should be based on cooperation,competition,communication,and coordination.展开更多
At the BIOHK2024,held on September 11–14,2024,the roundtable discussion titled“Time is now:Preparing for the next pandemic,”brought together Professors Jun Liu,George Fu Gao,Kwok-Yung Yuen,Lit Man Leo Poon,and Nan ...At the BIOHK2024,held on September 11–14,2024,the roundtable discussion titled“Time is now:Preparing for the next pandemic,”brought together Professors Jun Liu,George Fu Gao,Kwok-Yung Yuen,Lit Man Leo Poon,and Nan Song.They explored the current state of global readiness for impending viral threats,focusing on the necessity for enhanced surveillance,improved diagnostic technologies,and the development of more efficient vaccines and drugs.The panel underscored the importance of a coordinated global response,the role of vaccination in mitigating pandemic impacts,and the challenges posed by emerging viruses and their variants.They also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence in disease prediction and basic researches,and also the need for continuous investment in pandemic preparedness to address the gaps exposed by the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic.The discussion concluded on a note of cautious optimism,emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences and the resilience demonstrated by many countries during the recent pandemic.展开更多
As the world is gripped by the Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,plant epidemics are spreading silently,affecting crop yields and the global economy.Parallels have been drawn between the COVID-19 pandemic and...As the world is gripped by the Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,plant epidemics are spreading silently,affecting crop yields and the global economy.Parallels have been drawn between the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing plight of plant diseases.While 7.4 million people have been infected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).展开更多
Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of al...Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of all influenza viruses assessed to date by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Risk Assessment Tool.This historical review describes how China was affected by the 1918,1958,1968,and 2009 influenza pandemics,records milestones in China’s capacity to detect and respond to influenza threats,and identifies remaining challenges for pandemic preparedness.This review suggests that past influenza pandemics have improved China’s national capabilities such that China has become a global leader in influenza detection and response.Further enhancing China’s pandemic preparedness to address remaining challenges requires government commitment and increased investment in China’s public health and healthcare systems.展开更多
Due to the global proliferation of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria(ARB)and antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in humans,animals,and the environment,antibiotic resistance has become a silent pandemic threatening public he...Due to the global proliferation of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria(ARB)and antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in humans,animals,and the environment,antibiotic resistance has become a silent pandemic threatening public health across the globe1.Anthropogenic activities,including clinical antibiotic use,intensive animal farming,and landfill waste,have been identified as the greatest risk factors for the dissemination of antibiotic resistance2,3.Additionally,the rise in disinfectant use during the COVID‐19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation by facilitating the spread of ARB4.Therefore,it is imperative to develop safe and effective strategies to combat this silent pandemic.These strategies must focus on reducing the presence of ARB and ARGs in the environment while also accelerating the implementation of the“ONE EARTH,ONE HEALTH”action plan.展开更多
The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has become a global health crisis.[1,2]Healthcare workers play key roles during the pandemic,but a serious shortage of personnel may occur at peak times.In order to contr...The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has become a global health crisis.[1,2]Healthcare workers play key roles during the pandemic,but a serious shortage of personnel may occur at peak times.In order to control the rapid spreading of an outbreak,adequate staffing is needed to manage infected patients and to prevent infections of surrounding patients,staff members,as well as the local community.[3]Although there are multiple modes for the organization and deployment of medical staff to deal with the rapidly increasing population of COVID-19 patients,successful experiences from Wuhan,China may prove helpful as a model for effectively dealing with this urgent situation.展开更多
Recent statistics regarding COVID-19,the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus,show that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major global impact,with the virus infecting more than 3.5 billion individuals and causing more...Recent statistics regarding COVID-19,the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus,show that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major global impact,with the virus infecting more than 3.5 billion individuals and causing more than 15 million deaths since the start of the pandemic[1,2].Back in April 2020,when the World Health Organization(WHO)declared COVID-19 a global pandemic,we performed the first systematic review and meta-analysis and found that patients with a preexisting chronic condition such as hypertension,cardiovascular disease,chronic kidney disease,or diabetes had a significantly higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 and/or COVID-19-related death[3].展开更多
The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has underscored the global challenge of managing infodemics.In a situation report published on February 2,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)observed that the disease...The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has underscored the global challenge of managing infodemics.In a situation report published on February 2,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)observed that the disease outbreak and response were accompanied by an extensive infodemic,complicating the process for individuals to identify trustworthy sources and obtain reliable guidances during such a critical period(1).展开更多
The world is in the midst of a major health crisis as coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)continues to spread at an alarming rate and claim an ever-increasing number of lives.Some countries are experiencing their fifth ...The world is in the midst of a major health crisis as coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)continues to spread at an alarming rate and claim an ever-increasing number of lives.Some countries are experiencing their fifth or sixth waves of COVID-19 transmission,with no end to this situation in the foreseeable future.1 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every segment of the population.The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and adolescents as well as geriatric,child,and even mental health have been reported.2s However,there have been few studies of the im.pact on the health and wellbeing of the unborn fetus.While direct effects on abortion,preterm delivery,premature rupture of membranes,preeclampsia,and fetal growth restriction have been described,4 indirect effects on fetal health are less evident but far more disturbing and damaging.展开更多
The goal of scientists is to provide knowledge that will benefit humankind.The scientific paper(1)published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(online on June 29,2020)has the potential of warning th...The goal of scientists is to provide knowledge that will benefit humankind.The scientific paper(1)published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(online on June 29,2020)has the potential of warning the global community of a future pandemic of disease.While the current focus on the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is fully merited because of its catastrophic impact on public health and global economics,it is important not to forget that an influenza pandemic can be even more debilitating.展开更多
The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic reveals economic,social,and environmental trends that have been present since the last two decades,and it is characterized as a new phenomenon that qualitatively alters c...The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic reveals economic,social,and environmental trends that have been present since the last two decades,and it is characterized as a new phenomenon that qualitatively alters contemporary global and national dilemmas—not only because it was caused by a hitherto unknown virus,but by the magnitude of the crisis and the transformations that shape the lifeworld.It marks a disruptive and threatening historical period in the face of the foundations of modern sociability built during the post-war period.展开更多
Health forum sees global experts share thoughts on and methods against COVID-19 Global medical researchers are wasting no time in developing drugs and vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic,and the latest research r...Health forum sees global experts share thoughts on and methods against COVID-19 Global medical researchers are wasting no time in developing drugs and vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic,and the latest research results unveiled by Chinese and U.S.researchers have given a further boost to public confidence in the joint battle against the virus.Zhang Linqi,a professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Medicine.展开更多
I.Viruses do not respect borders,nor do epidemics discriminate between races.Humanity is a community with a shared future.Only by cooperating and responding together can the international community overcome this pande...I.Viruses do not respect borders,nor do epidemics discriminate between races.Humanity is a community with a shared future.Only by cooperating and responding together can the international community overcome this pandemic.I have been saying th at hum anity is a community with a shared future.展开更多
During a crisis such as the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,a hospital can suspend all elective surgery to expand capacity for intensive care;1 however,the clinical care on the Labor and Delivery Unit(L&...During a crisis such as the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,a hospital can suspend all elective surgery to expand capacity for intensive care;1 however,the clinical care on the Labor and Delivery Unit(L&D)cannot be delayed.Pregnant patients must come to the hospital for their obstetric care and delivery,and patients may express concerns and fear regarding the risk of nosocomial infection.The CO VID-19 pandemic poses multiple challenges specifically for L&D Units around the world,such as:(1)caring for CO VID-19 and non COVID-19 pregnant patients simultaneously on the same unit;and(2)the mode of delivery cannot be pre-determined and emergent cesarean delivery is sometimes necessary.Therefore,strategies and guidelines are desperately needed to protect pregnant patients and health care workers(HCWs)from viral transmission while at the same time ensuring safe and swift responses to obstetric emergencies.Throughout the CO VID-19 pandemic,we have learned an enormous amount about how to provide safe obstetric care.Here we report and share our strategies and experience as the CO VID-19 pandemic is accelerating and global peak is still to come.展开更多
文摘Razavi et al.'s recent article,“ Im pact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research publications in emergency medicine” discussed “the evolving impact of the top Emergency Medicine journals through the COVID-19 pandemic”.^([1]) Subsequently,it seems appropriate to offer some valuable insights to the emergency medicine community,which is responsible for such a large proportion of COVID-19 publications.Emergency departments faced unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,handling surges in critically ill patients and implementing infection control measures.Simultaneously,the need for swift,reliable information on COVID-19 catalyzed a surge in research activity.The pandemic era has underscored both the strengths and weaknesses of the emergency medicine research ecosystem,highlighting issues such as publication speed,research quality,methodological rigor,and ethics.[2] We aimed to further explore how the pandemic shifted research priorities,created challenges in publication practices,accelerated innovations in research methodologies,and left behind valuable lessons for future crisis research in emergency medicine.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42372017 and 42072018)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2022CXTD24)。
文摘The Hehuang Valley,situated in the northeastern section of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,represents the upper reaches of the Yellow River(Fig.1A).It is a significant geographic region of origin for numerous Neolithic cultures,including the Majiayao,Zongri,and Qijia cultures(Dong et al.,2013).
文摘Nearly a century ago,the 1918 influenza pandemic was regarded as the most severe pandemic in recent history.1 The virus,known as H1N1,infected 500 million persons worldwide and claimed an estimated 50 million lives.The pandemic lasted nearly 2 years with sporadic activity characterized by 3 waves of occurrence.Nearly 100 years later,in January 2020,we found ourselves in the midst of another global pandemic,the novel coronavirus(coronavirus disease-2019,COVID-19).2 Within 5 months of outbreak,COVID-19 has infected over 6 million persons worldwide with over 380,000 confirmed deaths.3 While nearly every region of the world has experienced the virus,European and North and South American countries are among the most impacted countries with the greatest burden of COVID-19 in terms of the incidence and mortality.4 Among the most vulnerable populations,older adults and persons with serious underlying medical conditions or compromised immune systems are at greatest risk of contracting COVID-19.5 In addition,people living in densely populated areas or rural areas with poor access to health care,living in congregate housing and multi-generational households,and those who work in the service industry also have a high risk for contracting COVID-19.6 This includes many racial and ethnic minorities,immigrants,and refugees.
基金The financial support of the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences,Yasuj,Iran[Grant number:4010053]
文摘The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the composition and quantity of municipal solid waste has become a serious environmental concern[1].For example,the change in the quantity of medical waste has been one of the definitive consequences of the pandemic.In the pre-pandemic period.
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has made the year 2020 very special.When faced with the spreading pandemic,China has firmly stood with the world and taken up its responsibility as a great nation.With its strenuous efforts,China basically brought the spread of the virus under control within one month and reduced the number of new cases to single digits within two months.It took about 3 months to win the battles in Wuhan City and Hubei Province.China’s hard work in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has shown its great power and confidence to the whole world.
文摘On May 14,CIIS and the All-China Journalists’Association (ACJA) jointly organized a press salon under the theme"Strengthen International AntiPandemic Cooperation,Jointly Meet Common Challenges."
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need for greater preparedness for future outbreaks of emerging pathogens,according to an article in The Lancet on August 4.A public-involved and prompt response strategy is vital in managing public health emergencies,and this approach should be based on cooperation,competition,communication,and coordination.
基金part of the BIOHK2024,which was held in Hong Kong,China.We thank Kieran Gary Thow for his help in transcribing and editing the text.
文摘At the BIOHK2024,held on September 11–14,2024,the roundtable discussion titled“Time is now:Preparing for the next pandemic,”brought together Professors Jun Liu,George Fu Gao,Kwok-Yung Yuen,Lit Man Leo Poon,and Nan Song.They explored the current state of global readiness for impending viral threats,focusing on the necessity for enhanced surveillance,improved diagnostic technologies,and the development of more efficient vaccines and drugs.The panel underscored the importance of a coordinated global response,the role of vaccination in mitigating pandemic impacts,and the challenges posed by emerging viruses and their variants.They also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence in disease prediction and basic researches,and also the need for continuous investment in pandemic preparedness to address the gaps exposed by the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic.The discussion concluded on a note of cautious optimism,emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences and the resilience demonstrated by many countries during the recent pandemic.
文摘As the world is gripped by the Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,plant epidemics are spreading silently,affecting crop yields and the global economy.Parallels have been drawn between the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing plight of plant diseases.While 7.4 million people have been infected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).
文摘Almost 100 years after the 1918 influenza pandemic,China experienced its largest,most widespread epidemic of human infections with avian influenza A(H7N9),the influenza virus with the greatest pandemic potential of all influenza viruses assessed to date by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Risk Assessment Tool.This historical review describes how China was affected by the 1918,1958,1968,and 2009 influenza pandemics,records milestones in China’s capacity to detect and respond to influenza threats,and identifies remaining challenges for pandemic preparedness.This review suggests that past influenza pandemics have improved China’s national capabilities such that China has become a global leader in influenza detection and response.Further enhancing China’s pandemic preparedness to address remaining challenges requires government commitment and increased investment in China’s public health and healthcare systems.
文摘Due to the global proliferation of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria(ARB)and antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in humans,animals,and the environment,antibiotic resistance has become a silent pandemic threatening public health across the globe1.Anthropogenic activities,including clinical antibiotic use,intensive animal farming,and landfill waste,have been identified as the greatest risk factors for the dissemination of antibiotic resistance2,3.Additionally,the rise in disinfectant use during the COVID‐19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation by facilitating the spread of ARB4.Therefore,it is imperative to develop safe and effective strategies to combat this silent pandemic.These strategies must focus on reducing the presence of ARB and ARGs in the environment while also accelerating the implementation of the“ONE EARTH,ONE HEALTH”action plan.
文摘The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has become a global health crisis.[1,2]Healthcare workers play key roles during the pandemic,but a serious shortage of personnel may occur at peak times.In order to control the rapid spreading of an outbreak,adequate staffing is needed to manage infected patients and to prevent infections of surrounding patients,staff members,as well as the local community.[3]Although there are multiple modes for the organization and deployment of medical staff to deal with the rapidly increasing population of COVID-19 patients,successful experiences from Wuhan,China may prove helpful as a model for effectively dealing with this urgent situation.
基金support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0507802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31930057).
文摘Recent statistics regarding COVID-19,the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus,show that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major global impact,with the virus infecting more than 3.5 billion individuals and causing more than 15 million deaths since the start of the pandemic[1,2].Back in April 2020,when the World Health Organization(WHO)declared COVID-19 a global pandemic,we performed the first systematic review and meta-analysis and found that patients with a preexisting chronic condition such as hypertension,cardiovascular disease,chronic kidney disease,or diabetes had a significantly higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 and/or COVID-19-related death[3].
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021ZD0114101)China-U.S.CDC Cooperation Project(2021NR4)China Public Health Development Assistance Capacity Building Project.
文摘The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has underscored the global challenge of managing infodemics.In a situation report published on February 2,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)observed that the disease outbreak and response were accompanied by an extensive infodemic,complicating the process for individuals to identify trustworthy sources and obtain reliable guidances during such a critical period(1).
文摘The world is in the midst of a major health crisis as coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)continues to spread at an alarming rate and claim an ever-increasing number of lives.Some countries are experiencing their fifth or sixth waves of COVID-19 transmission,with no end to this situation in the foreseeable future.1 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every segment of the population.The effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and adolescents as well as geriatric,child,and even mental health have been reported.2s However,there have been few studies of the im.pact on the health and wellbeing of the unborn fetus.While direct effects on abortion,preterm delivery,premature rupture of membranes,preeclampsia,and fetal growth restriction have been described,4 indirect effects on fetal health are less evident but far more disturbing and damaging.
基金This work was funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(HHSN272201400006C)American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities(ALSAC).
文摘The goal of scientists is to provide knowledge that will benefit humankind.The scientific paper(1)published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(online on June 29,2020)has the potential of warning the global community of a future pandemic of disease.While the current focus on the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is fully merited because of its catastrophic impact on public health and global economics,it is important not to forget that an influenza pandemic can be even more debilitating.
文摘The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic reveals economic,social,and environmental trends that have been present since the last two decades,and it is characterized as a new phenomenon that qualitatively alters contemporary global and national dilemmas—not only because it was caused by a hitherto unknown virus,but by the magnitude of the crisis and the transformations that shape the lifeworld.It marks a disruptive and threatening historical period in the face of the foundations of modern sociability built during the post-war period.
文摘Health forum sees global experts share thoughts on and methods against COVID-19 Global medical researchers are wasting no time in developing drugs and vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic,and the latest research results unveiled by Chinese and U.S.researchers have given a further boost to public confidence in the joint battle against the virus.Zhang Linqi,a professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Medicine.
文摘I.Viruses do not respect borders,nor do epidemics discriminate between races.Humanity is a community with a shared future.Only by cooperating and responding together can the international community overcome this pandemic.I have been saying th at hum anity is a community with a shared future.
文摘During a crisis such as the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,a hospital can suspend all elective surgery to expand capacity for intensive care;1 however,the clinical care on the Labor and Delivery Unit(L&D)cannot be delayed.Pregnant patients must come to the hospital for their obstetric care and delivery,and patients may express concerns and fear regarding the risk of nosocomial infection.The CO VID-19 pandemic poses multiple challenges specifically for L&D Units around the world,such as:(1)caring for CO VID-19 and non COVID-19 pregnant patients simultaneously on the same unit;and(2)the mode of delivery cannot be pre-determined and emergent cesarean delivery is sometimes necessary.Therefore,strategies and guidelines are desperately needed to protect pregnant patients and health care workers(HCWs)from viral transmission while at the same time ensuring safe and swift responses to obstetric emergencies.Throughout the CO VID-19 pandemic,we have learned an enormous amount about how to provide safe obstetric care.Here we report and share our strategies and experience as the CO VID-19 pandemic is accelerating and global peak is still to come.
