PHC231

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. It is an ongoing health emergency globally, and the risk of hospital-acquired infection is worrying about health workers.

In this situation, discuss the epidemiological aspects of disease transmission and the types of prevention and control methods that should be taken to restrict or minimize the spread of infection in a healthcare setting. How much of a current threat do you feel this outbreak has on the population of the Kingdom of saudi Arabia, and explain your reasoning? (250 words)