2021, Number S1
Rev CONAMED 2021; 26 (S1)
Medical Arbitration Commission of the State of Yucatan and SARS-CoV-2
Martínez MEJ, Rosado GCA
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10.35366/102581
Language: Spanish
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Page: s47-50
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ABSTRACT
In 2019, a new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus affecting humans was detected in Wuhan, China. Life-threatening condition, severe symptoms, untreated and unvaccinated, with worldwide incidence. On March 11, 2020, WHO declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. In Yucatan in March 2020: Emergency Declaration. In 2020, the population of the state of Yucatan was 2'320,898. 78% are affiliated to some health service. The Secretary of Health of the State of Yucatan, reports the first case of COVID-19 in March 2020, in that year 26,492 cases were confirmed and 2,903 deaths; in 2021 from January to September 27, 43,471 cases were confirmed and 3,016 deaths. The Medical Arbitration Commission of the State of Yucatan (CODAMEDY), provided attention to the public in 2020 and 2021. All requests were met. In 2020, CODAMEDY obtained 72% of the average number of cases handled in the last five years (331) and from January to September 27, 2021, 73% has been reached. In 2020, in teaching activities, 16 talks were given, 686 health professionals participated. In 2021, up to September 27, 2021, 23 talks have been given, 589 professionals attended.REFERENCES