Title of article
Comparison of COVID-19 Severity Between Tropical and Non-Tropical Countries
Author/Authors
Tushabe, Florence School of Engineering and Technology - Soroti University - Uganda - United States
Pages
5
From page
1
To page
5
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the whole world. However, it is not clear whether the disease affects all countries equally. This paper analyzes the severity of COVID-19 in tropical and temperate countries by comparing the data of infections and deaths registered four months after the onset of the disease. Data were segregated, summarized, visualized, and interpreted. The severity of the disease was quantified in each country and recommendations were made for both categories of countries. The research found that the severity of the disease in terms of infection or death was six times more in countries located in the temperate region.
Keywords
Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Tropics , Tropical Countries , Temperate , Temperate Countries
Journal title
International Journal of Infection
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2630592
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