Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Epidemiology Analysis and Forecast – November 2020

Current Epidemiology Situation and Forecast

To date, the greatest numbers of cases and deaths have occurred in the US, India, and Brazil

The global case fatality rate (%) has continued to decline

Increasing uncertainty of infection rates renders forecasting difficult in the worst-hit countries

Region Focus

High positive test Rates in Poland suggest this is not the time to ease social distancing measures

Japan’s initial COVID-19 response was not enough

Not enough evidence to suggest a major role of seasonality in surge of COVID-19 cases in Europe. 

Resurgence of COVID-19 cases in France is real as testing positivity rate continues to rise

Fears of second wave emerge in New York City

Special Populations:

Pregnant women with COVID-19 at greater risk for ICU admission but not mortality

COVID-19 severe complications and mortality risk is minute in school age children.

Impact on Diseases

COVID-19 pandemic could result in increased pulmonary fibrosis patients

Pulmonary arterial hypertension more likely to increase COVID-19 severity

Ulcerative colitis patients are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection

Scope

The epidemiology report covers the following areas: current epidemiology situation and forecast, outbreak analysis for key regions, impact of disease on special populations, impact of COVID-19 on other diseases, and data limitations.

Key Highlights

The report provide forecast for peak-week and return-to-normal week that will help the reader plan in this uncertain time, and highlights important populations and regions most affected by the outbreak.

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