[Establishment of early warning indicators of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Tianjin]
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Abstract:
In this study, Delphi method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 12 experts to determine the indicators system and the corresponding weight for early warning features of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Tianjin.The positive indexes of experts in three rounds of consultations were both 100%. The experts' authority coefficient was 0.79. The Kendall's W coordination coefficients were 0.375, 0.356 and 0.385 respectively (all P<0.05). The indicators system for early warning features of 2019-nCoV Omicron variant had 5 first-level indicators, 10 second-level indicators and 52 third-level indicators. The weight of each indicator was also determined.

