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ReviewInternational journal of circumpolar health2026

Pandemic research in a small island society-a narrative review of research contributions during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the Faroe Islands.

Gunnhild Helmsdal, Maria Skaalum Petersen, Marnar Fríðheim Kristiansen

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Review in International journal of circumpolar health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Gunnhild HelmsdalDepartment of Research, the National Hospital Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.ORCID 0000-0001-8145-8969
Maria Skaalum PetersenDepartment of Research, the National Hospital Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
Marnar Fríðheim KristiansenDepartment of Research, the National Hospital Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Small and geographically isolated societies face distinct challenges during a pandemic but may also possess advantages. This narrative literature review presents epidemiological, immunological and psychological studies conducted in the Faroe Islands during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, examining its effects on individuals in the Faroe Islands. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Faroe Islands early in March 2020. With only around 55,000 inhabitants, the Faroe Islands' isolated, well-documented population enabled extensive epidemiological research and close monitoring of infection patterns. This resulted in studies on transmission, immunity, mental health and long COVID. Overall, the Faroese studies demonstrate how small, cohesive societies with robust infrastructure can conduct high-quality research during a crisis, contributing to both local and global knowledge.

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COVID-19PandemicsDenmarkHumansSARS-CoV-2COVID-19Faroe IslandspandemicSARS-CoV-2small societies

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PMID42684387
PMCPMC13539782

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