A systematic review of using population-level human mobility data to understand SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

ABSTRACT: The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 into a highly susceptible global population was primarily driven by human mobility-induced introduction events. Especially in the early stages, understanding mobility was vital to mitigating the pandemic prior to widespread vaccine availability. We conducted a systematic review of studies published from January 1, 2020, to May 9, 2021, that used population-level human mobility data to understand SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Of the 5505 papers with abstracts screened, 232 were included in the analysis. These papers focused on a range of specific questions but were dominated by analyses focusing on the USA and China. The majority included mobile phone data, followed by Google Community Mobility Reports, and few included any adjustments to account for potential biases

SUBMITTER: Kostandova N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature