Spatial and Temporal Analysis of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-Ncov) Cases in Selangor, Malaysia
The Indonesian Journal of Geography
; 55(1):148-154, 2023.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2295317
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak devastation on public health systems warldwide, particularly in Selangor, Malay sia, COVID-1 9 was reported from October 2020 to October 2021 at prevalent rate . In order to control and prevent tlie spread of this pandemic, which is already underway, there is need to comprehend the spatial dimension of this disease. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the patterns of COVID-a9 virus transmission in the state of Selangor. Methods:
Using a Geographic Information System (GIS), and the Moran's Index (MI), spatial distribution of COVID-19 across the entire mukim was mapped and spatial statistical analysis was carried out with indications of local spatial correlations.Results:
The finding revealed that the clusters were concentrated in the western and southern regions (Global Moran's I = 0.468, p = 0.05, Z = 7.01) of the state oi Selangor, thus, this research provides important information on the regional distribution and temporal dynamtcs of COV4D-Í9.Conclusion:
Aa assessment ot COVID-14's geographic spread can help enhance healih care programs and resource allouation in Malaysia, specifically Selangorwhere the COVID-19 is pandemic.
Geography; Pandemics; Infections; Spatial analysis; Public health; Trends; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Epidemiology; Mortality; Population growth; Spatial distribution; COVID-19; Viral diseases; Geographic information systems; Statistical analysis; Coronaviruses; Monte Carlo simulation; Viruses; Remote sensing; Disease transmission; Selangor Malaysia; Malaysia
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The Indonesian Journal of Geography
Year:
2023
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