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Understanding COVID-19 transmission through Bayesian probabilistic modeling and GIS-based Voronoi approach: a policy perspective

Hemant Bherwani et al.

Summary: COVID-19, originating from Wuhan, China, is spreading rapidly worldwide, with various strategies such as clinical trials, social distancing, and personal protective equipment being implemented. The study focuses on the effectiveness of India's lockdown and social distancing policies, finding that states implementing early lockdowns are better able to control the spread of the disease. High-risk areas can be identified using GIS-based Voronoi approach, providing valuable insights for strategic responses to the pandemic in India.

ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Air pollution aggravating COVID-19 lethality? Exploration in Asian cities using statistical models

Ankit Gupta et al.

Summary: The study found a positive correlation between air pollution and COVID-19 mortality, especially for individuals with long-term exposure to PM (2.5). Government agencies and health departments can reduce the risks associated with COVID-19 in highly polluted areas by promoting immunity-boosting supplements and appropriate masks.

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