Table 1 Summarized characteristics of Field epidemiology training programs that responded to the online survey between March 13–April 15, 2020
From: Field epidemiology training programs contribute to COVID-19 preparedness and response globally
WHO region | Program age in years, median (range) | Days since first COVID-19 Case was reported in Countrya, median (range) |
|---|---|---|
AFRO: Africa | 8 (2–27) | 19 (3–35) |
EMRO: Eastern Mediterranean | 10 (1–31) | 33 (14–51) |
EURO: Europe | 11 (2–25) | 47 (23–52) |
WPRO: Western Pacific | 18 (9–36) | 73 (56–105) |
PAHO: Americas | 19 (3–69) | 27 (11–74) |
SEARO: Southeast Asia | 19 (2–40) | 34 (16–74) |
All Programs | 11 (1–69) | 25 (3–105) |