Current Situation of the Corona Virus Disease Under Active Control and Prevention in China, Outside Hubei Province: A Real-World Epidemiological Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Lin ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Zhi Peng ◽  
Renyong Wang ◽  
Pei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Control ◽  
Real World ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Control And Prevention

scholarly journals Sleep Quality in the Withdrawal of Medical Members from Wuhan Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Li ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Wei Xu ◽  
Changjing Zhang ◽  
Yezhou Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Corona Virus

Abstract Objective: The main purpose of this paper is to investigate sleep quality in the withdrawal of medical members dispatched to control the Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Methods: Forty-seven medical members (including twenty medical members treating mild COVID-19, seventeen medical members treating severe COVID-19 and ten logistics team members) completed questionnaire using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to evaluate the sleep quality of the medical members. Results: A total of forty-seven medical members participated in the sleep quality survey. The PSQI total scores are 5.6±4.3, 11.0±5.0 and 3.4±2.0 in treating mild COVID-19, treating severe COVID-19 and logistics team members, respectively. Medical members treating patients with severe COVID-19 had significantly higher PSQI total scores than those who facing up to the patients with mild COVID-19 and logistics team members. (P<0.005). The components of PSQI such as sleep duration and sleep medications were significantly higher in medical members treating patients with severe COVID-19 than those who facing up to the patients with mild COVID-19 and logistics team members (P<0.005). The components of PSQI such as sleep quality and daytime dysfunction were worse in medical members treating patients with severe COVID-19 than logistics team members (P<0.005).Conclusions: Findings indicate that medical members treating patients with severe COVID-19 had worse sleep quality than who facing up to the patients with mild COVID-19 and logistics team members.

scholarly journals A Year Emergence of Covid-19 in Nigeria and Its Consequences on Educational Development of Kwara State

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Dr. Tajudeen Niyi Madandola ◽  
Omotayo Salawu ◽  
Sherif Niyi Sakariyau ◽  
Oyebola Oyekemi Owolabi ◽  
Monsurat Oluwabukola Madandola
Keyword(s):  
Common Cold ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Common

Corona Virus Disease 2019 simply refers to as COVID-19 is among other coronaviruses that causes respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. The virus was first outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 but Nigeria recorded its first incidence case in Lagos State on 27th of February 2020, at exactly a year 155,076 Nigerians were infected. Kwara State of Nigeria has 2,901 confirmed laboratory tested cases, 2,268 already discharged and 51 people confirmed dead cases within a year. Interviews were conducted for selected staff and students in Kwara state. The pandemic emergence has both consequences on the educational development of Kwara state with more negative consequences like contributing to decadence of the inadequate education materials as a result of schools’ lockdown, health challenges, prolong of graduating years among others.

scholarly journals Epidemiological analysis of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two cities in China based on public data

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Ning Zhou ◽  
Xiaomeng Zhang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Lu Gao ◽  
Penghui Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Epidemiological Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Public Data ◽  
Two Cities ◽  
And Control

Abstract Based on the public data from the health departments of Tianjin and Shenzhen, we conducted a comparative analysis of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic situation between these two cities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of public data in epidemic prevention and control of COVID-19, providing a scientific advice for the subsequent mitigation and containment of COVID-19 prevalence.

scholarly journals Infection Control of 2019 Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in Cancer Patients undergoing Radiotherapy in Wuhan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conghua Xie ◽  
Xiaoyong Wang ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Zhirong Bao ◽  
Jing Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Corona Virus

AbstractBackgroundA pandemic of 2019 novel corona virus disease (COVID-19), which was first reported in Wuhan city, has affected more than 100,000 patients worldwide. Patients with cancer are at a higher risk of COVID-19, but currently, there is no guidance on the management of cancer patients during this outbreak. Here, we report the infection control measures and early outcomes of patients who received radiotherapy (RT) at a tertiary cancer centre in Wuhan.MethodsWe reviewed all patients who were treated at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University (ZHWU) from Jan 20 to Mar 6, 2020. This preceded the city lock-down date of Jan 23, 2020. Infection control measures were implemented, which included a clinical pathway for managing suspect COVID-19 cases, on-site screening, modifications to the RT facility, and protection of healthcare workers. Primary end-point was infection rate among patients and healthcare staff. Diagnosis of COVID-19 was based on the 5th edition criteria.Findings209 patients completed RT during the study period. Median age was 55 y (IQR = 48-64). Thoracic, head and neck, and lower gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancer patients consisted the majority of patients. Treatment sites included thoracic (38.3%), head and neck (25.4%), and abdomen and pelvis (25.8%); 47.4%, 27.3%, and 25.4% of treatments were for adjuvant, radical, and palliative indications, respectively. 188 treatments/day were performed prior to the lock-down, in contrast to 12.4 treatments/day post-lock-down. Only one (0.48%) patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the study period. No healthcare worker was infected.InterpretationHerein, we show that in a susceptible population to COVID-19, strict infection control measures can curb human-to-human transmission, and ensure timely delivery of RT to cancer patients.FundingThis study was funded by Health Commission of Hubei Province Scientific Research Project, WJ2019H002, Health Commission of Hubei Province Medical Leading Talent Project.Research in contextEvidence before this studyThe 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic. Cancer patients are at risk of COVID-19 pneumonia, and thus infection control measures are crucial to mitigate their risk of infection. We searched PubMed and Medline for articles published up to Mar 12, 2020, using the following keywords: “COVID-19”, “SARS”, “SARS-CoV-2”, “infection control”, and “cancer”. No evidence exists that informs on the appropriate infection control measures for COVID-19.Added value of this studyWe report our single centre experience on the detailed infection control measures that were undertaken to minimise cross transmission between cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, and between patients and healthcare workers. Measures entailing screening of suspect cases, re-organisation of the treatment facility, and protection of healthcare workers were described. With our infection control protocol, we recorded only one COVID-19 case among the 209 patients (0.48%) who were treated at our centre during the period of Jan 20 to Mar 6, 2020. No healthcare worker was affected.Implications of all the available evidenceThe effective infection control measures outlined in this study will help institutions worldwide affected by COVID-19 to formulate guidelines to mitigate nosocomial human-to-human transmission, especially among susceptible patients.

scholarly journals COVID-19: A Global Pandemic of 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-s) ◽  
pp. 311-321
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Budholiya ◽  
Abdul Wajid Ali ◽  
Deepshikha Gunwan ◽  
Sana Sahil ◽  
C.K. Tyagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
World Health ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Director General ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Corona Viruses

In last of 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started monitoring the outbreak of a new corona virus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes the respiratory illness now known as COVID-19. Authorities first identified the virus in Wuhan, China. More than 82542 case of Corona virus in China at 31 March 2020. Health authorities have identified many other people with COVID-19 around the world. On 31 March 2020, the virus spread more than 750890 People in the World. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Since then, this strain has been diagnosed in several residents of world. The CDC have advised that it is likely to spread to more people. COVID-19 has affected at least 213 countries or territories or areas. The first people with COVID-19 had links to an animal and seafood market. This fact suggested that animals initially transmitted the virus to humans. However, people with a more recent diagnosis had no connections with or exposure to the market, confirming that humans can pass the virus to each other. Corona viruses will infect most people at some time during their lifetime. Corona viruses can mutate effectively, which makes them so contagious. Information on the virus is scarce at present. In the past, respiratory conditions that develop from corona viruses, such as SARS and MERS, have spread through close contacts. On 17 February 2020, the Director-General of the WHO presented at a media briefing the following updates on how often the symptoms of COVID-19.However, while some viruses are highly contagious, it is less clear how rapidly corona viruses will spread. Symptoms vary from person-to-person with COVID-19. It may produce few or no symptoms. However, it can also lead to severe illness and may be fatal. On 11 March 2020, WHO declared Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak as a Pandemic. Keywords: WHO, ICMR, SARS-CoV-2, Bats, Wuhan City, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infection, Pandemic

scholarly journals Average Mortality Rate of COVID-19 in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjad Baber
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
World Health ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Corona virus disease was first reported in Wuhan City, Hubei province, China. Soon the corona virus disease has spread to many countries. World health organization has described the situation as Pandemic. By 12 March 2020, corona virus disease has affected 125 countries around the world. Corona virus was first confirmed in Iran on 19 February 2020. Objective: The aim of writing this small article is to determine the mortality rate of corona virus disease in different cities of Iran. This article will give readers an idea of different ways to control spread of corona virus disease in Iran. Methods: Author has collected the data of daily confirmed cases from different diagnostic centers and hospitals across the country from 19 February 2020 to 1 April 2020. Results: Mortality rate of corona virus disease is roughly 4%. Conclusions: Mortality rate could rise if COVID 19 infection is not controlled.

scholarly journals Corona kills corona: convalescent sera option for global war against corona virus disease 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 2001
Author(s):  
Babita . ◽  
Anita Punia ◽  
S. K. Jha ◽  
Mahavir Jangra
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
Atypical Pneumonia ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Rna Genome ◽  
Global War ◽  
Nucleic Acid Tests

On December 31st, 2019 China reported first case of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province. The causative virus was found to be a beta coronavirus, closely related to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1) from 2003 and similar to Sarbeco viruses isolated from bats. It was therefore termed SARS-CoV-2 and the disease was named corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The outbreak in Wuhan expanded quickly and led to the lockdown of Wuhan and other parts of China. While the lockdown, at least temporarily, brought the situation under control in China, but SARS-CoV-2 spread globally causing a pandemic with more than 4 lakh infections and about 19000 fatalities (as of March 25, 2020). Nucleic acid tests that detect the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome were quickly developed and are now widely employed to diagnose COVID-19.

scholarly journals Case Report: COVID-19 Patient With Chief Complaint of Anosmia and Ageusia; a Unique Perspective on Atypical Symptomatology and Management in the Military

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (11-12) ◽  
pp. e2176-e2179 ◽  
Author(s):  
L T Alicia C Smith ◽  
C D R James Hodges ◽  
Molly Pratt ◽  
Ian M Porter
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Atypical Symptoms ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Screening Protocol ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
The Military

ABSTRACT A novel corona virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, found in Wuhan, China in December 2019 has since spread to multiple continents and has been implicated in thousands of deaths. This pandemic—causing virus has been initially described (corona virus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) with the presentation of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The majority of studies published have been conducted on inpatient cases and a shortage of tests has encouraged screening only of patients with classic presentation. A positive COVID-19 case of a healthy military male, with the chief complaint of anosmia and ageusia, instigated local re-evaluation of the screening protocol for possible COVID-19 patients. Multiple studies in Europe have implicated anosmia and ageusia as symptoms associated with COVID-19, and subsequently, anosmia and ageusia have been added to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening guidelines as well. There should be a higher index of suspicion when evaluating a patient with high-risk activities, travel, and atypical symptoms. More studies need to be conducted with a healthy outpatient population to further understand this disease and decrease its impact.

scholarly journals Corona virus pandemic: current scenario and future hopes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1957
Author(s):  
Awadhesh Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Current Outbreak

Whenever we human beings challenge the existence of the god or tried to prove ourselves superior to the nature. The Nature bounces back in the form of these pandemics of infectious disease which forced us to either surrender or to lockdown ourselves in homes. The current outbreak of Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is the same warning from nature. It is spreading very fast from one country to other and almost affects the whole world. We have many unanswered questions. Currently in absence of any definitive treatment, prevention is an only option. But future hopes are still there. This article gives a brief and accurate detail of COVID-19 pandemic regarding current situation and future hopes.

scholarly journals In The Matter Of The Virus That Causes Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), SARS-COV-2: A Case Predicted By The Theory Of Chaos

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.Y. Lim Tung
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
The United States ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Centers For Disease Control

The current Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic that is caused by the virus termed SARS-COV-2, started from an apparently innocuous isolated incident in an unknown place and time. However, in a very short time, the matter of COVID-19 has become a world-wide pandemic, affecting the well-being of billions of individuals, causing hundreds of thousands of severe illnesses, thousands of death (still counting and projected to increase dramatically), unnecessary strains on the world's economy (perhaps triggering another world economic recession if not an economic depression like the ones we have never seen), and most importantly needless fear and distrust in the ability of the leadership to deal with it. The matter of COVID-19 and SARS-COV-2 is a case that was predictable pursuant to the "Theory of Chaos". It is submitted that because the leadership of United States National Institutes of Health, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are guilty of dereliction of duties, they must voluntarily resign from their positions that they have occupied for far too long, and that it is high time that the United States Government drastically rethink its policy of the management of this country's biomedical research enterprise that each year pours over 50 billion dollars (all Agencies included) of the people's hard earned tax dollars into a black hole of scientific data that are not only useless but cannot be reproduced by other Scientific Researchers and by the "Scientific Researchers" who generated the "scientific data" in the first place. It is also submitted that had the leadership of United States National Institutes of Health, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention read and studied the "Theory of Chaos" and the "Art of War", America would not be in the situation it is currently facing.

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