Epidemiological Characteristics of 69,382 COVID-19 Patients in Oman.

Salah Thabit Al AwaidyFaryal KhamisBadria Al RashidiAhmed H Al WahaibiAbdulrahim AlbahriOzayr Mahomed

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and global health (2021)

Young Omani males accounted for the highest incidence of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization, while mortality rates were higher among males and the older age (> 50 years). Identifying the epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19-infected patients is essential for developing targeted intervention strategies and preparing for the resurgence of anticipated second and third waves of this pandemic.

Keyphrases

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