Meteorological factors and COVID-19 incidence in 190 countries: An observational study

Guo, Cui; Bo, Yacong; Lin, Changqing; Li, Hao Bi; Zeng, Yiqian; Zhang, Yumiao; Hossain, Shakhaoat; Chan, Jimmy W.M.; Yeung, David W. K.; Kwok, Kin On; Wong, Samuel Yeung Shan; Lau, Alexis K.H.; Lao, Xiang Qian

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143783

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“…In our study we found that a decrease in temperature and an increase in absolute humidity was associated with increasing COVID-19 incidence and all-cause mortality in a non-linear fashion, when also controlling for demographic, socio-economic and community variables. These findings are substantially in agreement with those of vast country-levels ecological studies, some of which also found a non-linear relationship between meteorological factors and COVID-19 incidence ( Guo et al, 2020 ; Islam et al, 2020 ; Y. Wu et al, 2020 ; Yuan et al, 2020 ).…”

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COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Lombardy, Italy: An ecological study on the role of air pollution, meteorological factors, demographic and socioeconomic variables

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Renzetti

Volta

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Environmental Research

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“… Wu et al, 2020 ). Also, the role of meteorological factors on COVID-19 incidence and mortality have been investigated in several studies ( Guo et al, 2020 ; Islam et al, 2020 ; Y. Wu et al, 2020 ; Yuan et al, 2020 ).…”

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COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Lombardy, Italy: An ecological study on the role of air pollution, meteorological factors, demographic and socioeconomic variables

Angelis

Renzetti

Volta

et al. 2021

Environmental Research

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“…However, access to population activity data is difficult. The environmental factors chosen for the study were mainly those reflecting population activities, but other natural conditions (e.g., air pollution, temperature, humidity) play an essential role in the transmission of the virus (e.g., Filippini et al, 2020 ; Guo et al, 2020 ; Zhang et al, 2020 ). Therefore, in future studies, these data need to be incorporated into the models.…”

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Spatial distribution characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing and its relationship with environmental factors

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Yang

Jia

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Science of The Total Environment

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“…The meteorological factors such as temperature and humidity have impacts on transmission of COVID-19. It is generally accepted that a higher temperature would inactivate SARS-CoV-2 ( Guo et al, 2021 ; Notari, 2021 ) and a higher humidity is associated with spreading SARS-CoV-2 ( Ratnesar-Shumate et al, 2020 ; Crema, 2021 ; Fernandez-Raga et al, 2021 ) although there are very few cases which showed the opposite result ( Ma et al, 2020 ). The uncertainty exists about the influence of temperature and humidity on the propagation of COVID-19, which requires more systematic investigation.…”

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Multiple relationships between aerosol and COVID-19: A framework for global studies

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COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) is a severe respiratory syndrome currently causing a human global pandemic. The original virus, along with newer variants, is highly transmissible. Aerosol is a multiphase system consisting of the atmosphere with suspended solid and liquid particles, which can carry toxic and harmful substances; especially the liquid components. The degree to which aerosol can carry the virus and cause COVID-19 disease is of significant research importance. In this study, we have discussed the aerosol transmission as the pathway of SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), and the aerosol pollution reduction as a consequence of the COVID-19 lockdown. The aerosol transmission routes of the SARS-CoV-2 can be further subdivided into proximal human-exhaled aerosol transmission and potentially more distal ambient aerosol transmission. The human-exhaled aerosol transmission is a direct dispersion of the SARS-CoV-2. The ambient aerosol transmission is an indirect dispersion of the SARS-CoV-2 in which the aerosol act as a carrier to spread the virus. This indirect dispersion can also stimulate the up-regulation of the expression of SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE-2 (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2) and protease TMPRSS2 (Transmembrane Serine Protease 2), thereby increasing the incidence and mortality of COVID-19. From the aerosol quality data around the world, it can be seen that often atmospheric pollution has significantly decreased due to factors such as the reduction of traffic, industry, cooking and coal-burning emissions during the COVID-19 lockdown. The airborne transmission potential of SARS-CoV-2, the infectivity of the virus in ambient aerosols, and the reduction of aerosol pollution levels due to the lockdowns are crucial research subjects.

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Meteorological factors and COVID-19 incidence in 190 countries: An observational study

Cited by 89 publications

References 36 publications

COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Lombardy, Italy: An ecological study on the role of air pollution, meteorological factors, demographic and socioeconomic variables

COVID-19 incidence and mortality in Lombardy, Italy: An ecological study on the role of air pollution, meteorological factors, demographic and socioeconomic variables

Spatial distribution characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing and its relationship with environmental factors

Multiple relationships between aerosol and COVID-19: A framework for global studies

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