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Throwing caution to the wind: How hurricanes affect COVID-19 spread
Marlon Tracey1, Alicia Plemmons1, Ariel Belasen1
1Department of Economics and Finance, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, USA.
Health Economics
|March 15, 2022
Summary
Hurricane Laura increased COVID-19 cases by over 12% in affected areas, likely due to reduced social distancing and increased mobility, especially in lower-income regions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt public health infrastructure and social behaviors.
- The spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, can be exacerbated by such disruptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of Hurricane Laura's pathway on the incidence of COVID-19.
- To identify potential mechanisms linking hurricane events to increased viral transmission.
Main Methods:
- Utilized US hospital data for confirmed and suspected adult COVID-19 cases.
- Analyzed changes in daily case rates in counties affected by Hurricane Laura.
- Correlated case increases with socioeconomic factors and storm-induced mobility.
Main Results:
- Average daily COVID-19 cases per week increased by over 12% in storm-affected counties.
- Higher case growth was observed in lower-income areas post-hurricane.
- Evidence suggests storm-induced mobility and compromised social distancing contributed to the rise.
Conclusions:
- Hurricane events can negatively impact control measures for respiratory viral illnesses like COVID-19.
- Policy-makers should consider disease spread in natural disaster preparedness and response plans.
- Targeted interventions may be needed for vulnerable populations during post-disaster recovery.
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