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  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Data Science

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  • Accurate modeling of COVID-19 trajectories is crucial for public health.
  • Longitudinal comparison of international COVID-19 data presents analytical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a functional data analysis framework for modeling and comparing COVID-19 cumulative case and death trajectories across countries.
  • To identify key factors influencing disease spread and fatality rates, including demographic and social mobility variables.
  • To propose an improved forecasting method utilizing shared information across multiple country trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Application of functional data analysis techniques to model longitudinal COVID-19 case and death data.
  • Development of a time-varying regression model to assess the impact of covariates on doubling and case fatality rates.
  • Utilizing a latent information approach for forecasting epidemic curves.

Main Results:

  • A country's initial one-month trajectory (priming period) is a strong determinant of subsequent COVID-19 spread.
  • Decreased workplace mobility correlates with reduced disease doubling rates, with a two-week lag.
  • Case fatality rates demonstrate a positive feedback pattern, suggesting escalating severity.

Conclusions:

  • Functional data analysis provides a robust framework for understanding and comparing international COVID-19 dynamics.
  • Early epidemic phases are critical for determining long-term outcomes.
  • Social mobility, particularly workplace activity, significantly influences COVID-19 transmission and severity.