Calculating the serial interval of SARS-CoV-2 in Lebanon using 2020 contact-tracing data.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The first detected case in Lebanon on 21 February 2020 engendered implementation of a nationwide lockdown alongside timely contact-tracing and testing.

Objectives

Our study aims to calculate the serial interval of SARS-CoV-2 using contact tracing data collected 21 February to 30 June 2020 in Lebanon to guide testing strategies.

Methods

rRT-PCR positive COVID-19 cases reported to the Ministry of Public Health Epidemiological Surveillance Program (ESU-MOH) are rapidly investigated and identified contacts tested. Positive cases and contacts assigned into chains of transmission during the study time-period were verified to identify those symptomatic, with non-missing date-of-onset and reported source of exposure. Selected cases were classified in infector-inf

SUBMITTER: Haddad N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502789 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature