The impact of geo-environmental factors on global COVID-19 transmission: A review of evidence and methodology.

ABSTRACT: Studies on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission indicate that geo-environmental factors have played a significant role in the global pandemic. However, there has not been a systematic review on the impact of geo-environmental factors on global COVID-19 transmission in the context of geography. As such, we reviewed 49 well-chosen studies to reveal the impact of geo-environmental factors (including the natural environment and human activity) on global COVID-19 transmission, and to inform critical intervention strategies that could mitigate the worldwide effects of the pandemic. Existing studies frequently mention the impact of climate factors (e.g., temperature and humidity); in contrast, a more decisive influence can be achieved by human activity, including human mobility, healt

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8882033 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature