Analysis of the spatio-temporal dynamics of incidence, mortality and test rates (rapid and RT-PCR) of COVID-19 in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

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https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v1i1.15605

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Coronavirus Infections, Epidemiology, COVID-19, Immunologic Tests, Pandemics.

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Background and Objectives: A novel type of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is responsible for an unprecedented pandemic with profound socioeconomic consequences. Owing to its recent discovery still represents a great unknown to researchers. Thus, this study aims to establish the spatio-temporal associations of the incidence, mortality, and the rate of both rapid and RT-PCR tests in Minas Gerais. Methods: This is a quantitative analysis of secondary data based on a cross-sectional research design. Incidence, mortality, date of the first notification of COVID-19 and number of rapid and RT-PCR tests were obtained from the sources: “GAL”, “e-SUS VE” and “SES-MG”. Pearson coefficient for correlation was calculated to establish the level of association between the relevant data. Descriptive statistical procedures were used to provide a comprehensive understanding of the distribution of incidence, mortality and test rates in the territory. Results: Positive correlations were found between the rate of rapid tests and incidence; rate of RT-PCR tests and incidence/mortality. At the municipal level, incidence, mortality, rate of rapid tests and RT-PCR revealed a negative correlation with days elapsed since the First Notified Case. The same effect occurs at the level of health macro-regions. Conclusion: The heterogeneity of the incidence and mortality of COVID-19 in the territory of Minas Gerais, as well as the rate of tests may be caused, in part, due to the different dates of introduction of the virus in the municipalities/macro-regions. It is speculated that this phenomenon occurs due to the dynamics of regional and inter-regional flows of people.

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Milton José da Silva-Júnior, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Discente do curso de Medicina CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5731721898505290

Kaio Saramago Mendonça, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Discente do curso de Medicina CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/5241606377068348

Caio Augusto de Lima, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Mestrando em Ciências da Saúde CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0199832764042667

Priscilla Larissa Silva Pires, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Residente do Programa Multiprofissional em Saúde CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/6148289443146631

Tatiany Calegari, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Docente do Curso de Enfermagem da Faculdade Faculdade de Medicina CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8135197639370701

Stefan Vilges de de Stefan, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais

Docente do Departamento de Saúde Coletiva da Faculdade Faculdade de Medicina CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8869553181466970

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2021-10-19

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Silva-Júnior, M. J. da, Mendonça, K. S., Lima, C. A. de, Pires, P. L. S., Calegari, T., & de Stefan, S. V. de. (2021). Analysis of the spatio-temporal dynamics of incidence, mortality and test rates (rapid and RT-PCR) of COVID-19 in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v1i1.15605

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