Publications by authors named "Leslie B Hausman"
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Other Communicable Diseases Identified Among Evacuees From Afghanistan Arriving in Virginia and Pennsylvania, August to September 2021.
Public Health Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- In 2021, the US government helped evacuate people from Afghanistan through Operation Allies Welcome at two ports in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
- Evacuees didn't need to show a negative COVID-19 test before traveling due to the quick evacuation process, but testing was done when they arrived.
- Out of 65,068 evacuees, only 214 tested positive for COVID-19, and other diseases were found, showing the importance of testing to keep everyone safe.
Introduction: Surveillance for health outcomes is critical for rapid responses and timely prevention of disaster-related illnesses and injuries after a disaster-causing event. The Disaster Surveillance Workgroup (DSWG) of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a standardized, single-page, morbidity surveillance form, called the Natural Disaster Morbidity Surveillance Individual Form (Morbidity Surveillance Form), to describe the distribution of injuries and illnesses, detect outbreaks, and guide timely interventions during a disaster.
Problem: Traditional data sources can be used during a disaster; however, supplemental active surveillance may be required because traditional systems often are disrupted, and many persons will seek care outside of typical acute care settings.