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ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2023

Transmission dynamics, responses, and clinical features for the first 1100 COVID-19 cases in South Batinah, Oman: Major lessons from a provincial perspective.

Zayid K Almayahi, Sami M Al Mujaini, Nasser Al Shaqsi, Noaman Al Hattali, Azza Al Hattali, Yusra Al Ghafri, Nasser Al Lamki, Zalkha Al Kharusi, Naima Al Jaradi, Ahmed Al Mayahi and 20 more

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Zayid K AlmayahiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Sami M Al MujainiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Nasser Al ShaqsiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Noaman Al HattaliDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Azza Al HattaliDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Yusra Al GhafriDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Nasser Al LamkiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Zalkha Al KharusiWadi Mistal Hospital, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Wadi Mawel, South Batinah, Oman.
Naima Al JaradiSawadi Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Ahmed Al MayahiBarka Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Muna Al SubhiSawadi Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Haitham Al NaabiNakhal Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Nakhal, South Batinah, Oman.
Haitham Al SiyabiAl Naseem Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Ahmed S Al JaradiAl Musanaah Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Musanaah, South Batinah, Oman.
Idrees Al NofliRustaq Extended Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Sultan Al KhanjariNakhal Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Nakhal, South Batinah, Oman.
Muatasim Al NaabiWadi Al Mawel Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Wadi Mawel, South Batinah, Oman.
Amir Al SubhiBarka Extended Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Ahmed Al JabriBarka Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Barka, South Batinah, Oman.
Yousif Al JarjariAwabi Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Awabi, South Batinah, Oman.
Saif Al HarmaliRustaq Extended Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Naeema Al GefailyWudam Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Musanaah, South Batinah, Oman.
Seif Al MamariRustaq Extended Health Center, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Abdullah Al KharusiPrimary Health Care Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Marwa Al KhudhuriPlanning and Studies Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Muradjan Al BaloshiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Dalal Al ShaqsiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Fakhriya Al GhafriDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Khalid Al DhuhliDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.
Rashid Al MalkiDisease Surveillance and Control Department, Ministry of Health, Rustaq, South Batinah, Oman.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: This study was aimed at exploring and analyzing the epidemiological profile, surveillance, and response to COVID-19, including transmission dynamics and cluster formation. Methodology: This was a retrospective analysis of surveillance data, including contact tracing, risk factors, and clinical information. Binary logistic regressions were used to assess the likelihood of admission, cluster formation, and of each individual being an index patient. Clusters were demonstrated through geographic data systems, network analysis, and visualization software. Results: A total of 1100 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed from 20 March to 7 June 2020, of which 144 (13.1%) were asymptomatic. The median time from symptom onset to admission was 7 days (IQR, 4.5-10), and the median symptom duration was 5 days (IQR, 3-9). Eighty-nine clusters containing 736 patients were identified. The surveillance and control actions were divided into three phases. Clusters began to form in phase 2 and became more pronounced in phase 3. Patients ≥50 years of age and patients presenting with fever had relatively higher odds of admission: OR = 12.85 (95% CI 5.13-32.19) and 2.53 (95% CI 1.24-5.17), respectively. Cluster formation was observed among females, asymptomatic patients, and people living in Awabi: OR = 2.3 (95% CI 1.7-3.1), 6.39 (95% CI 2.33-17.2), and 3.54 (95% CI 2.06-6.07), respectively. Patients working in the police and defense sectors had higher odds of being an index patient: OR = 7.88 (95% CI 3.35-18.52). Conclusion: Case-based interventions should be supported by population-wide measures, particularly movement restrictions. Establishing prevention teams or district units, or primary care will be crucial for the control of future pandemics. Prevention should always be prioritized for vulnerable populations.

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