Digital Response During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
Published Date: Sep 1, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The first case of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on March 3, 2020. Saudi Arabia, like many other countries worldwide, implemented lockdown of most public and private services in response to the pandemic and established population movement restrictions nationwide. With the implementation of these strict mitigation regulations, technology and digital solutions have enabled the provision of essential services.

Authors

  • Marwah Hassounah
    Prince Sattam Chair for Epidemiology and Public Health Research, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Hafsa Raheel
    Prince Sattam Chair for Epidemiology and Public Health Research, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohammed Alhefzi
    Preventive Medicine and Clinical Informatics, King Faisal Medical City for Southern Regions, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

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