Epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Shanxi Province,China
LIU Hui-min1, CHEN Quan-zhou2, LIU Dan-dan1, LIU Xi-yu1, ZHOU Qian-yu1, JIA Shan-Qun1, ZHENG Ze-yang1, WANG Zhong-kai1, LI Fang-wei1, WEI Chang-hui1, TANG Qi-xin1, ZENG Yi1, LI-Zhong1, HE Jun-jian1, WANG Lian-ke3, SUN Chang-qing1,4
1.Department of Social Medicine and Health Service Management, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; 2.Department of Emergency, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China; 3.Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; 4.Department of Community nursing, College of nursing and health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Abstract:The aim of this study is to analyze the epidemiological trend and characteristics of 2019 coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) during January 22 to February 28 in 2020 in Shanxi Province to provide scientific basis for epidemic prevention and control. The COVID-19 data were obtained from official website of Health Commission of Shanxi Province and other media. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the characteristics of cases. The number of new confirmed cases in Shanxi Province appeared an inflection point on February 8(12). By February 28, 2020, the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 in Shanxi Province was 0.36/100,000, and the proportion of cured and discharged patients was 84.85%. The cumulative incidence was 0.29/100,000 in females and 0.42/100,000 in males, with significant difference (χ2=4.866,P<0.05). The confirmed cases were mainly concentrated in Jinzhong(27.82%), Yuncheng(14.29%) and Taiyuan(15.04%). Most cases had a history of travel or residence in other provinces. In conclusion, the incidence of COVID-19 is decreasing, however, it is necessary to take measures to prevent the imported cases and pay close attention to the origin and destination of the floating population.