Association Between Population Mobility Reductions and New COVID-19 Diagnoses in the United States Along the Urban–Rural Gradient, February–April, 2020
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Spatial distribution of the correlation between change in mobility and percentage increase in new COVID-19 cases 11 days later, from February 15 through April 26, 2020, by US county.Correlations are mapped for visits to 6 different types of places and plotted within 6 different urban-rural classifications.Significance is P < .05.A decrease in visits to places outside the home, and an increase in time spent at home, are associated with reduced rates of new COVID-19 cases 11 days later in most counties, suggesting that restrictions on mobility can mitigate COVID-19 transmission.The association is stronger in more urban counties, suggesting that mobility restrictions may be most effective in urban areas.
Source: Preventing Chronic Disease
DOI: 10.5888/pcd17.200241
Authors: Xiaojiang Li, Abby E. Rudolph, Jeremy Mennis
Institution: Temple University
Language: English
Subfield: Modeling and Simulation
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3090959129