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  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Effective COVID-19 management necessitates robust monitoring and tracking of key epidemiological metrics.
  • Current testing programs often lack the precision required for accurate prevalence studies and control strategies.
  • Spatial and regional variations in disease spread significantly impact the efficacy of sampling plans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and justify the use of Regional Emergency-driven Adaptive Cluster Sampling (REDACS) for COVID-19 surveillance and control.
  • To demonstrate the advantages of REDACS over traditional, large-scale individual testing sampling plans.
  • To highlight the importance of adaptive sampling strategies that incorporate real-time data from frontline health services.

Main Methods:

  • Development and theoretical justification of REDACS, a novel adaptive cluster sampling methodology.
  • Comparative analysis of REDACS against conventional sampling methods for prevalence studies.
  • Illustration of REDACS using spatial heterogeneity data from Chile, considering its COVID-19 winter outbreak peak.
  • Exploration of the link between regional heterogeneity, microbiological factors, and Lyapunov exponents.

Main Results:

  • REDACS provides a more effective approach to COVID-19 prevalence studies and management compared to massive individual testing.
  • The strategy effectively addresses regional and spatial heterogeneity inherent in disease transmission.
  • Adaptive control parameters derived from emergency health stations are crucial for dynamic management.
  • Antigen test screening is discussed for its potential in "on the fly" biomarker validation.

Conclusions:

  • REDACS offers a superior framework for COVID-19 surveillance, particularly in diverse geographical and epidemiological contexts.
  • Adaptive sampling strategies are essential for optimizing resource allocation and response during pandemics.
  • Understanding and incorporating regional heterogeneity is fundamental for successful disease control.
  • The methodology supports dynamic adjustments based on real-time data, enhancing public health interventions.