Associations between meteorological factors and COVID-19: a global scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many respiratory viruses and their associated diseases are sensitive to meteorological factors. For SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, evidence on this sensitivity is inconsistent. Understanding the influence of meteorological factors on SARS-CoV-2 transmission and COVID-19 epidemiology can help to improve pandemic preparedness.

Objectives

This review aimed to examine the recent evidence about the relation between meteorological factors and SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.

Methods

We conducted a global scoping review of peer-reviewed studies published from January 2020 up to January 2023 about the associations between temperature, solar radiation, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure and SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.

Results

From 9,156 initial records, we

SUBMITTER: Limaheluw J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11291467 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature