PRODUCTION OF INFORMATIVE BULLETINS AS A STRATEGY OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL VIGILANCE IN THE PANDEMIC OF COVID-19

Abstract

Introduction: The content of an epidemiological bulletin aims at the detection and knowledge of the disease in question, allowing the prevention and control of health determinants and conditions in each individual. Objective: The objective of this work is to report the experience of the students of the extension Project called “Actions to Prevent, Care and Fight the Pandemic of the New Coronavirus”, in the elaboration of the “Informative Bulletin - COVID-19 of the 2nd Regional Health”. Methodology: The bulletin presents the weekly evolution of COVID-19 cases in the 29 cities of the 2nd Regional Health Region of Paraná. Its elaboration is based on data sent by these cities for health surveillance of the 2nd Health Regional, following the epidemiological week. Results: The sharing process occurs through digital platforms and is made available directly to the managers of the cities. Students work in the production of the newsletter, helping to update it weekly. Conclusions: The epidemiological bulletin is an effective, safe and fast means of sharing reliable information for the general population and health professionals, contributing to the fight against COVID-19.

Keywords: Coronavirus Infections; Epidemiological Surveillance Services; Epidemiological Monitoring.