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[SARS-coV-2 spatio - temporal analysis in Cali, Colombia].
Daniel E Cuartas1, David Arango-Londoño2, Gissel Guzmán-Escarria3
1DC: Geógrafo. Ph.D. Ciencias Ambientales. Universidad del Valle. Cali, Colombia. daniel.cuartas@correounivalle.edu.co.
Revista De Salud Publica (Bogota, Colombia)
|February 8, 2023
Summary
The initial COVID-19 spread in Cali concentrated in northern and southern areas, shifting towards the east and west. This spatial pattern may reflect public health interventions and testing limitations.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Spatial Analysis
- Public Health
Context:
- The early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for understanding disease transmission dynamics.
- Cali, Colombia, experienced its initial epidemic wave, necessitating localized surveillance and analysis.
Purpose:
- To delineate the spatio-temporal distribution of COVID-19 cases in Cali during the first month of the epidemic.
- To identify early spatial patterns of disease transmission within the urban environment.
Summary:
- An exploratory spatial data analysis, employing kernel density and Ripley's K-function, revealed initial COVID-19 case clusters in northern and southern Cali.
- The spatial distribution exhibited a dynamic shift, evolving towards eastern and western areas over the observed period.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the importance of geographically informed public health strategies during the initial stages of an epidemic.
- The study underscores potential influences of non-pharmaceutical interventions and diagnostic accessibility on observed spatial patterns.
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