Epidemiology of SARS-CoV2 in Qatar's primary care population aged 10 years and above.
Mohamed Ahmed SyedAhmed Sameer Al NuaimiHamda Abdulla A/QotbaGheyath K NasrallahAsmaa A AlthaniHadi M YassineAbduljaleel Abdullatif ZainelHanan KhudadadTamara MarjiShajitha Thekke VeettilHadeel T Al-JighefeeSalma YounesFarah ShurrabDuaa W Al-SadeqAl Anoud Saleh AlFehaidiAmeena Ibrahim YfakhrooMeshal Abdulla AlMesaifriHanan Al MujalliSamya Ahmad Al AbdullaMohamed Ghaith Al KuwariFaruk Mohammed AzadBadria Ali Mohamed Al MalkiMariam Ali AbdulmalikPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)
The study provides an example of a methodologically robust approach that can be undertaken in a timely manner with limited resources. It reports much-needed epidemiological data about the spread of SARS-CoV2. Given the low prevalence rates, majority of the population in Qatar remains susceptible. Enhanced surveillance must continue to be in place, particularly due to the large number of asymptomatic cases observed. Robust contact tracing and social distancing measures are key to prevent future outbreaks.