National preparedness and response plan for COVID-19, Bangladesh

Preparedness planning for health emergencies aims to reduce the burden associated with the health threat in terms of mortality and morbidity, hospitalizations and demand for health care goods and services; to maintain essential services, protect vulnerable groups, minimize economic and social disturbance and enable a quick return to normal conditions. The goal of the plan is prevention and control of COVID-19 in Bangladesh to reduce impact on the health, wellbeing and economy of the country. The objective of the plan is the prevent entry of the disease in the country and in case of importation to prevent or limit local transmission. To facilitate planning and identify response levels, 6 country levels have been identified according to COVID19 infection status. Under each level, the risk assessment should be conducted to determine/maintain/change the response level.