The analysis of the characteristics of imported COVID-19 cases from January to April in 2020: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the first case reported in December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide. The global case count continued to rise and the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), causing a growing risk of imported COVID-19 infection. This study aimed to provide descriptive and quantitative epidemiological characteristics of imported COVID-19 cases in China.

Methods

This cross-sectional study examined all imported COVID-19 cases in Mainland China from 22 January to 21 April 2020. Ratios, Median and percentile were used for descriptive analysis. Spearman's correlation analysis was performed between daily new imported cases in Mainland China

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9652559 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature