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Comparing COVID-19 and the 1918-19 influenza pandemics in the United Kingdom.
He, Daihai; Zhao, Shi; Li, Yingke; Cao, Peihua; Gao, Daozhou; Lou, Yijun; Yang, Lin.
  • He D; Department of Applied Mathematics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. Electronic address: daihai.he@polyu.edu.hk.
  • Zhao S; JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, China.
  • Li Y; College of Mathematics and Physics, Xinjiang Agriculture University, Urumqi, China.
  • Cao P; Clinical Research Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Gao D; College of Mathematics and Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
  • Lou Y; Department of Applied Mathematics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
  • Yang L; School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. Electronic address: l.yang@polyu.edu.hk.
Int J Infect Dis ; 98: 67-70, 2020 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-619520
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We compared the COVID-19 and 1918-19 influenza pandemics in the United Kingdom. We found that the ongoing COVID-19 wave of infection matched the major wave of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic surprisingly well, with both reaching similar magnitudes (in terms of estimated weekly new infections) and spending the same duration with over five cases per 1000 inhabitants over the previous two months. We also discussed the similarities in epidemiological characteristics between these two pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Influenza, Human / Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919 / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Influenza, Human / Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919 / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article