Vol 71, No 3 (2020)
Short communication
Published online: 2020-09-28
Coronavirus variant COVID-19 pandemic: a report to seafarers
Abstract
We report the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic with particular regard to seafarers and with the indications drawn up by the Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (C.I.R.M.) in this regard.
Keywords: coronavirusCOVID-19maritime medicineacute distress respiratory syndromeoccupational health
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