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Ítem Acceso Abierto Prevalencia del Sars-Cov-2 en el Ecuador: Una revisión sistemática(Universidad Católica de Cuenca, 2023) Gonzalez García, Rosa Carmen; Mendoza Miranda, Nube Elizabeth; Rodriguez Pañora, Patricia Elizabeth; 030274269-7; 035010093-9Introduction: Following the problem of the COVID-19 pandemic, all countries took measures to reduce mortality from this unknown previous virus that was unknown until then. Not only were the limitations still existing in medical science revealed, but also the public policies and the capacity of the health systems of each nation were put to the test. In Ecuador, the situation was difficult in the early stages of the pandemic, with high mortality rates and the collapse of health systems; afterward, a positive evolution was observed. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of COVID-19 in Ecuador through a systematic review. Method: Systematic revision of the literature based on the PRISMA method. Results: A total of twenty- three publications focused on the prevalence of Covid-19 in Ecuador. Conclusions: The prevalence of COVID-19 in Ecuador, shows a high morbidity-mortality impact during the first year, being one of the most alarming scenarios worldwide. Subsequently, after the emergence of vaccines, campaigns were developed that significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality caused by the virus. At present, the disease is under control despite its variants; however, one cannot speak of absolute control of the virus nor the totality of its effects, so it is advisable to maintain specific security measures before a possible reactivation of the virus and its mutated variants. Keywords: COVID-19, Ecuador, pandemic, health system.
