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Temporal and spatial analysis of COVID-19 incidence hotspots in Pakistan: A spatio-statistical approach
1Department of Geography, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.
Abstract:
This research paper analyzes the spread of COVID-19 in Pakistan using geo-statistical approach to geo-visualize the spatio-temporal pattern hotspots of active cases. The study is based on secondary data, collected from concerned Government Department. Getis-Ord-Gi* statistical model was used to estimate Z score and P score values representing the intensity of active cases in each location. The results indicate that the high intensity of active cases in the selected period is spatially distributed in Punjab and Sindh provinces and extending towards the west. The capital territory also experiences a slight increase in active cases rate. However, the rate of active cases decreases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with some fluctuations. Overall, this research highlights the usefulness of geo-statistical modeling for identifying hotspots of any epidemic or pandemic. By knowing the hotspots of a disease, policy makers can easily identify the reasons for its spread, trends, and distribution patterns, making it easier to develop management policies to tackle any pandemic situation in the future.
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