medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2020
ABSTRACT
In
December
2019,
a
novel
disease,
coronavirus
disease
19
(COVID-19),
emerged
in
Wuhan,
People’s
Republic
of
China.
COVID-19
is
caused
by
(SARS-CoV-2)
presumed
to
have
jumped
species
from
another
mammal
humans.
This
virus
has
rapidly
spreading
global
pandemic.
To
date,
thousands
cases
been
reported
England,
and
over
25,000
patients
died.
While
progress
achieved
managing
this
the
factors
addition
age
that
affect
severity
mortality
not
clearly
identified.
Recent
studies
several
countries
identified
links
between
air
pollution
death
rates.
Here,
we
explored
potential
major
pollutants
related
fossil
fuels
SARS-CoV-2
England.
We
compared
current
deaths
recorded
public
databases
both
regional
subregional
data
monitored
at
multiple
sites
across
show
levels
markers
poor
quality,
including
nitrogen
oxides
sulphur
dioxide,
are
associated
with
increased
numbers
COVID-19-related
after
adjusting
for
population
density.
expanded
our
analysis
using
individual-level
UK
Biobank
showed
particulate
matter
contributes
infectivity.
also
analysed
relative
contributions
individual
fuel
sources
on
key
pollutant
levels.
The
some
linked
adverse
outcomes.
study
provides
useful
framework
guide
health
policies
affected
Global Public Health,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 935 - 942
Published: May 12, 2020
Media
coverage
on
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
been
extensive,
yet
large
gaps
remain
in
our
understanding
of
the
role
social
media
platforms
during
worldwide
health
crisis.
The
purpose
this
study
was
to
assess
most
viewed
YouTube
videos
COVID-19
for
medical
content.
We
coded
video
characteristics,
source,
and
content
113
most-widely
about
COVID-19.
Seventy-nine
(69.9%)
were
classified
as
useful,
10
(8.8%)
misleading.
Independent
users
more
likely
post
misleading
than
useful
(60.0%
vs
21.5%,
P
=
0.009).
News
agencies
(72.2%
40.0%,
0.039).
Useful
present
any
information
prevalence
or
incidence
(79.7%
20.0%,
<
0.001),
well
outcomes
prognosis
(84.8%
30.0%,
0.001)
compared
videos.
World
Health
Organization
contributed
one
(1.3%),
while
no
from
Center
Disease
Control
included.
Although
generally
is
a
source
pandemic,
increased
efforts
disseminate
accurate
reputable
sources
desired
help
mitigate
spread
decrease
unnecessary
panic
general
population.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2020
ABSTRACT
In
December
2019,
a
novel
disease,
coronavirus
disease
19
(COVID-19),
emerged
in
Wuhan,
People’s
Republic
of
China.
COVID-19
is
caused
by
(SARS-CoV-2)
presumed
to
have
jumped
species
from
another
mammal
humans.
This
virus
has
rapidly
spreading
global
pandemic.
To
date,
thousands
cases
been
reported
England,
and
over
25,000
patients
died.
While
progress
achieved
managing
this
the
factors
addition
age
that
affect
severity
mortality
not
clearly
identified.
Recent
studies
several
countries
identified
links
between
air
pollution
death
rates.
Here,
we
explored
potential
major
pollutants
related
fossil
fuels
SARS-CoV-2
England.
We
compared
current
deaths
recorded
public
databases
both
regional
subregional
data
monitored
at
multiple
sites
across
show
levels
markers
poor
quality,
including
nitrogen
oxides
sulphur
dioxide,
are
associated
with
increased
numbers
COVID-19-related
after
adjusting
for
population
density.
expanded
our
analysis
using
individual-level
UK
Biobank
showed
particulate
matter
contributes
infectivity.
also
analysed
relative
contributions
individual
fuel
sources
on
key
pollutant
levels.
The
some
linked
adverse
outcomes.
study
provides
useful
framework
guide
health
policies
affected
