Epidemiological characteristics of confirmed COVID-19 in Guizhou province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 associated with SARS-Cov-2 in Guizhou province, and to compare the differences in epidemiology with other provinces.

Methods

The data were extracted from National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Health Commission of Guizhou province, and Health Commission of Hubei province from January 20 to February 12, 2020. Information included such as general demographic indicators, population data and clinical outcome.

Results

A total of 135 cases were analyzed in the study. The average age was 39.46±18.95 years. The ratio of males to females was 0.985:1. Most of COVID-19 patients were 18-45 years old (52.27%). Close contact history was the most common (37.88%), followed by residence history

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7251290 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature