Table 2.
Reported COVID-19 cases and deaths per 105 population in major organized CRC screening programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
| Country | Cases / per 105 | Death / per 105 | CRC screening program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full program | |||
| Japan | 225 | 3 | Generally continued but paused in some municipalities for different periods |
| South Korea | 133 | 2 | Continued |
| Singapore | 1045 | 1 | Paused from March to August 2020 |
| Hong Kong | 124 | 2 | Continued |
| Australia | 114 | 4 | Continued |
| New Zealand | 45 | 1 | Paused for 3 months from Mar 23 to June 22, 2020 |
| Taiwan | 3 | <1 | Continued |
Data source: Website of Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering. Accessed on Jan 10, 202143.