Did the National Lockdown in Saudi Arabia Reduce Lower Respiratory Illnesses in Children?

Letter Pediatrics

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the paediatric emergency department attendances in Argentina

Fernando Ferrero et al.

ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations: The Experience of an Italian Tertiary Center

Giacomo Stera et al.

Summary: The study found a significant decrease in hospitalizations for bronchiolitis at the center throughout the entire SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, rather than just during lockdown periods. This suggests a crucial role for cost-effective non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as mandatory face masks and hand hygiene measures in reducing the spread of infectious agents during the pandemic.

CHILDREN-BASEL (2021)

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Delayed Seasonal RSV Surge Observed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rabia Agha et al.

PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Effect of easing lockdown and restriction measures on COVID-19 epidemic projection: A case study of Saudi Arabia

Shafiun Nahin Shimul et al.

Summary: This study compared two predictions of COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia using pre- and post-relaxation of lockdown period data. It was found that lifting lockdown measures negatively impacts the epidemic. While continuing lockdown could save lives, the cost per life saved is too high, prompting the need for safely returning to normal life with minimum loss of lives and economy.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal