Status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire

Abstract

Background: Covid-19 (coronavirus disease - 19) is an infection caused by a coronavirus known as SARS-Cov2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory tract. There are a large number of patients around the world causing many loss of human life. In Côte d'Ivoire, as everywhere else, governments and specialists are committed to the fight against covid-19. To this day, the best way to fight is prevention. Objective: To take stock of the covid-19 pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire with a view to improving the fight against it. Methods: The first step consisted of analyzing the progression of the pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire over the period from March to May 2020. The second step was the diagnosis of the mode of transmission of the pandemic. The third step consisted of researching risk factors from field surveys and analysis of the facts generally observed in Côte d'Ivoire. Results: Analysis of the progression of the pandemic shows that it is spreading randomly and at a very high rate in Côte d'Ivoire. The number of infected people is unevenly distributed across the country and over time. The results of the diagnosis of the mode of transmission of the pandemic in Ivory Coast from the control chart of averages showed that the transmission of the pandemic in the country is out of control. Research into risk factors based on field surveys and analysis of facts observed in the country reveals that several causes are at the base of this rapid spread of the pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire. These have been grouped into classes according to the 5 M according to the ISHIKAWA diagram. Conclusions: COVID-19 represents a real major public health problem in Côte d'Ivoire. Its spread is rapid and uncontrolled. The population has not yet adopted the barrier gestures. And the causes of this exponential spread of the pandemic have been identified. Recommendations: In the light of the results, some recommendations such as the automation of hand washing devices in public places, regular spraying of public places, compulsory wearing of masks, good protection of directly consumable food, etc. have been made in order to curb the spread of this pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire.