Outbreak investigation in cargo ship in times of COVID-19 crisis, Port of Santos, Brazil

Authors

  • Eder Gatti Fernandes Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo, Coordenadoria de Controle de Doenças, Centro de Vigilância Epidemiológica “Prof. Alexandre Vranjac”, Divisão de Imunização https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6907-7063
  • Janice da Silva Santos Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo, Coordenadoria de Controle de Doenças, Centro de Vigilância Epidemiológica “Prof. Alexandre Vranjac”, Grupo de Vigilância Epidemiológica Santos - GVE XXV https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5979-8617
  • Helena Keico Sato Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo, Coordenadoria de Controle de Doenças, Centro de Vigilância Epidemiológica “Prof. Alexandre Vranjac” https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6948-2579

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054002461

Keywords:

Coronavirus Infections, epidemiology, Coronavirus Infections, prevention & control, Ships, International Health Regulations

Abstract

In February 2020, a Chinese cargo ship docked at the Port of Santos with reports of crew members with a feverish and respiratory condition. A team was gathered to verify the existence of suspected cases of COVID-19 inside the vessel and define its clearance. All 25 crew members were interviewed, and no suspected cases were found. The vessel was then cleared for port activities. The investigation resulted from the implementation of the contingency plan to face a public health emergency of international importance and several surveillance entities cooperated.

Published

2020-04-23

Issue

Section

Brief Communication

How to Cite

Outbreak investigation in cargo ship in times of COVID-19 crisis, Port of Santos, Brazil. (2020). Revista De Saúde Pública, 54, 34. https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054002461