ABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the cases diagnosed with COVID-19 in Fuyang city, we provide scientific basis for the next step of prevention and control measures. Methods Complete data of COVID-19 cases were collected by February 14, 2020, and their epidemiology and related clinical symptoms were analyzed. Results A total of 120 COVID-19 cases were collected, of which 23 mild cases (19.2%), 73 normal cases (60.8%), 20 severe cases (16.7%), 4 critical cases (3.3%), and no death cases. There were 64 males (53.3%) and 56 females (46.7%). The age range was 1-82 years, mainly between 20 and 59 years (77.5%). January 25 was the peak incidence of the disease, and mainly occurred in January 24 to February 1. Farmers accounted for 50.0% (60 cases), followed by self-employed (10.8%) and housework and unemployment (9.2%);students (9 cases) accounted for 7.5%. Cases occurred in 3 districts and 5 counties, the top three were Linquan county (30.8%), Funan county (25.0%) and Yingzhou district (14.2%). 53 cases (44.2%) had a history of Wuhan-related exposure. Among the clinical symptoms, 89 (74.2%) had fever, 37 (30.8%) had dry cough and 18 (15.0%) had phlegm. Conjunctival congestion was present in 4 cases (3.3%). The time range from onset to first in treatment was 0-13 days, with a median time of 1 day;Onset to hospitalization was 0-18 days, median duration 3.5 days. Onset to diagnosis 0-20 days, median time 6 days. At the time of admission, 81 (67.5%) had normal white blood cells, 35 (29.2%) decreased white blood cells, and 59 (49.2%) decreased lymphocytes. CT examination showed bilateral pneumonia in 97 patients (80.8%), and multiple spots and ground glass shadows in 25 patients (20.8%). Conclusion sThe general characteristics of COVID-19 in Fuyang city are similar to that of the whole country, but there are differences. Relevant departments should adjust the next step of prevention, control and treatment strategies timely, according to the specific epidemic characteristics and relevant clinical characteristics of the local cases.