Outbreak of Covid-19 during investigation of acute respiratory syndrome among pilgrims in Senegal: An Integrated Approach for real time surveillance
This study aims to identify the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 lineages isolated from pilgrims. Our study falls within the framework of surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The IRESSEF was asked by the MSAS to intervene at the airport during the return of pilgrims from Mecca. This innovative and multidisciplinary intervention was carried out in collaboration with the airport surveillance authority, in line with national policie