The impact of health policies and vaccine rollout on the COVID-19 pandemic waves in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, different response measures were taken to contain the spread of the virus. These include a variety of non-pharmaceutical interventions and a mass vaccination campaign. While not definitive, epidemiological measures provide some indication of the impact of such measures on the dynamics of the pandemic and lessons to better prepare for future emergencies.

Objective

To describe the impact of vaccine rollout and health policies on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy from March 2020 to October 2021 using a set of epidemiological indicators.

Methods

We performed a time-trend analysis of new confirmed COVID-19 cases, patients in hospital, and deaths. Using line charts, we informally assessed the relati

SUBMITTER: Reno C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8843325 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature