The Initial Management of the Covid-19 Outbreak in Senegal

Bousso Abdoulaye¹*, Ly Alioune Badara¹, Sonko Ibrahima¹, Dieng Allé Baba¹, Thiam Zeynab¹, Faye Ndiouma²,

Lakhe Aissatou³, Ba Papa samba⁴, Faye Ousmane⁵, Diaw Papa Alassane⁶, Sall Amadou⁵ and Seydi Moussa³

Published: August 03, 2022

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.03.057

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Abstract  

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the world. The African continent did not remain. Senegal is one of the most affected African countries and has demonstrated its capacity to manage this outbreak. Our aim is to share the epidemiological aspects of COVID-19 and the strategy put in place during the first 6 months of evolution.
Method: All patients tested COVID-19 positive by RT-PCR were recorded during the first six months of the epidemic: from March 2, 2020 (date of the first case) to September 2, 2020, across the entire national territory. An analysis of the epidemiological data was carried out.
Results: With 13,826 positive cases recorded in six months, the impact was less than expected, with mortality not exceeding 2.08%. All regions of Senegal are affected, with the epicenter in Dakar, the capital. Male predominance is noted in the number of positive cases and deaths. The young population was the most affected with an average age of 41 years. Those over 60 years of age were the most vulnerable, particularly with cardiovascular co-morbidities.

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