Publications by authors named "George O Akipede"
BMJ Glob Health
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- Lockdown measures were implemented globally to control COVID-19, but the term lacks a clear definition, prompting a proposed framework to categorize these measures based on their compulsory/voluntary nature and whether they target individuals or the general population.
- The study examines lockdowns in nine sub-Saharan African countries, revealing variations in how these measures were designed, timed, and implemented, despite some common strategies.
- Testing rates and reported COVID-19 deaths varied significantly across these nations, with lockdowns potentially limiting transmission but also leading to negative consequences for health systems and socioeconomic conditions.
