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  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Forecasting COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) surges traditionally relies on case observation.
  • Predictive markers for localized outbreaks are crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if temporal trends in SARS-CoV-2 Cycle threshold (Ct) values predict future COVID-19 cases.
  • To assess the utility of Ct values as a leading indicator for hospital surge planning.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 GeneXpert (Cepheid) Ct values from clinical testing at a Los Angeles safety-net hospital (October 2020 - March 2021).
  • Correlation analysis between average weekly Ct values and future COVID-19 test positivity rates.
  • Development of predictive models using Ct values to forecast case increases.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in Ct values was observed during the COVID-19 surge (December 2020 - January 2021), indicating higher viral RNA levels.
  • Average weekly Ct values negatively correlated with future test numbers (r=-0.74, p<0.0001) and strongly for asymptomatic patients (r=-0.88, p<0.0001).
  • Predictive modeling achieved 65% accuracy in forecasting case increases for a subsequent surge.

Conclusions:

  • Lowering SARS-CoV-2 Ct values are associated with increased viral load and transmission during surges.
  • Decreasing Ct values serve as a valuable leading indicator for predicting future COVID-19 cases.
  • This predictive capability can enhance hospital-level surge planning and resource allocation.