A comparative analysis of COVID-19 physical distancing policies in South Africa and Uganda.

ABSTRACT: COVID-19 responses internationally have depended on physical distancing policies to manage virus transmission, given the initial absence of treatments and limitations on vaccine availability. Different jurisdictions have different contexts affecting their responses such as past epidemic experience, ratings of epidemic preparedness, and income level. COVID-19 responses in African countries have not been well-studied. A qualitative multiple embedded case study design was used to examine the COVID-19 policies in South Africa and Uganda from January 2020 to November 2021. This study included a documentary review using government websites and reports, news articles, and peer-reviewed journal articles to obtain data on policy responses and contextual factors. Epidemiological data were collected

SUBMITTER: Mohammad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221695 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature