Epidemiological investigation of the first 5685 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Qatar, 28 February-18 April 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To define the epidemiological curve of COVID-19 in Qatar and determine factors associated with severe or critical illness.

Design

Case series of first 5685 COVID-19 cases in Qatar.

Setting and participants

All confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State of Qatar between 28 February and 18 April 2020.

Main outcome measures

Number of total and daily new COVID-19 infections; demographic characteristics and comorbidity burden and severity of infection; factors associated with severe or critical illness.

Results

Between 28 February and 18 April 2020, 5685 cases of COVID-19 were identified. Median age was 34 (IQR 28-43) years, 88.9% were male and 8.7% were Qatari nationals. Overall, 83.6% had no concomitant comorbidity, and 3.0% had three or more comorbidi

SUBMITTER: Al Kuwari HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7542927 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature