Spatiotemporal distribution of COVID-19 during the first 7 months of the epidemic in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the spatiotemporal distribution of emerging infectious diseases is crucial for implementation of control measures. In the first 7 months from the occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has documented comparatively few cases of COVID-19. Understanding the spatiotemporal distribution of these cases may contribute to development of global countermeasures.

Methods

We assessed the spatiotemporal distribution of COVID-19 from 23 January to 31 July 2020 in Vietnam. Data were collected from reports of the World Health Organization, the Vietnam Ministry of Health, and related websites. Temporal distribution was assessed via the transmission classification (local or quarantined cases). Geographical distribution was assessed via the number of cases in each pr

SUBMITTER: Manabe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8556820 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature