Future developments in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19

Coltart, Cordelia E.M.; Collet-Fenson, Luke

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been profound and global. Mitigating future waves and overcoming this pandemic is a global public health priority. This review focuses on future developments in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, which may help to address these current challenges. The specific relevance to women’s and maternal health, addressing the vulnerabilities in this group, is considered. The remarkable scientific achievements that have been made with respect to the development and implementation of both vaccines and therapeutics for COVID-19 are highlighted. The speed and processes for the development, approval and implementation of interventions heralds a new way forward for combating emerging infectious diseases. However, it is important to note that this it is a rapidly changing field with a constantly evolving knowledge base.