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Epidemic features of coronavirus disease 2019 in Hunan Province

Yitao Mao1, Huihui Zeng2, Ying Wang3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China. maoyt@csu.edu.cn.

Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao. Yi Xue Ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical Sciences
|September 4, 2020
PubMed

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hunan Province showed epidemic features with 1,018 cases by March 14, 2020. Localized strategies helped control the spread effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Dynamics

Background:

  • The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presented a significant global health challenge.
  • Understanding regional epidemic characteristics is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemic features of COVID-19 in Hunan Province, China.
  • To investigate the spatial and temporal distribution of COVID-19 cases within Hunan Province's cities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized official data from Hunan Province's Health Commission for the period of January 21 to March 14, 2020.
  • Employed ArcGIS software for spatial analysis of cumulative confirmed cases and occurrence rates across cities.
  • Compared regional epidemic indicators with national averages, excluding Hubei Province.

Main Results:

  • The epidemic peak in Hunan Province was observed around February 17, 2020, with 1,018 cumulative confirmed cases by March 14.
  • The cumulative occurrence rate was 0.48 per 0.1 million persons, with 150 severe cases and 4 deaths.
  • Hunan Province reported a lower mortality rate (0.39%) and a higher cure rate (99.6%) compared to national averages (excluding Hubei).
  • Changsha, Yueyang, and Shaoyang had the highest numbers of confirmed cases, while Changsha, Yueyang, and Zhuzhou led in cumulative occurrence rates.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 spread in Hunan Province was managed effectively, indicating successful implementation of control measures.
  • Cities within Hunan Province adopted tailored anti-disease strategies, contributing to keeping the epidemic within controllable limits.
Abstract

Keywords:
Hunan Provincecoronavirus disease 2019epidemic characteristicspatial distribution

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