Population-based analysis of the epidemiological features of COVID-19 epidemics in Victoria, Australia, January 2020 - March 2021, and their suppression through comprehensive control strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Victoria experienced the greatest burden of COVID-19 in Australia in 2020. This report describes key epidemiological characteristics and corresponding control measures between 17 January 2020 and 26 March 2021.

Methods

COVID-19 notifications made to the State Government Department of Health were used in this analysis. Epidemiological features are described over 4 phases, including enhancements to testing, contact tracing and public health interventions. Demographic and clinical features of cases are described.

Findings

Victoria recorded 20,483 cases of COVID-19, of which 1073 (5•2%) were acquired overseas and 19,360 (95%) were locally acquired. The initial epidemic (Phase I) was well-contained through public health interventions and was followed by relaxati

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC8547897 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature