Abstract:
Containment of the COVID-19 pandemic relies on accurate data regarding symptoms, transmission, prevention, nature of the virus,
strains, immunological factors, relevant demographic and behavioural factors, and control strategies. In South Africa, epidemiological
infection data revealed 622,551 cases and 231 deaths per million population as of 29 August 2020. This study describes the strategies
South Africa is applying in containing the COVID-19 outbreak that could be used to inform appropriate monitoring and surveillance
in other settings, and to improve global health preparedness.
