Epidemiological Characteristics of Pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Oman

Al-Rawahi , Bader; P. , Prakash K.; Al-Wahaibi , Adil; Al-Jardani , Amina; Al-Harthy , Khalid; Kurup , Padmamohan J.; Al-Moqbali , Ali; Al-Tubi , Mohammad; Al-Mayahi , Zayid; Al-Maani , Amal; Al-Abri , Seif

doi:10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.007

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Oman

Authors:

Al-Rawahi , Bader | P. , Prakash K. | Al-Wahaibi , Adil | Al-Jardani , Amina | Al-Harthy , Khalid | Kurup , Padmamohan J. | Al-Moqbali , Ali | Al-Tubi , Mohammad | Al-Mayahi , Zayid | Al-Maani , Amal | Al-Abri , Seif

Publisher:

Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2021 Vol.21 Issue 2, pp.195-202

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

236267

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Quarterly

eISSN:

20750528

pISSN:

2075051X

DOI:

10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.007

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Abstract:

 Objectives: The aim of the current study was to describe COVID-19’s epidemiological characteristics in Oman during the initial stages of the outbreak and compare findings with other countries’ reports. Methods: Data were drawn from a descriptive, records-based review of reported cases of COVID-19 collected through the national COVID-19 Surveillance System from February to April 2020. Results: A total of 2,443 confirmed cases were reported during the study period. The overall first-time testing rate for this period was 851.7 per 100,000, the positivity rate was 53.1 (confidence intervals [CI]: 51.0–55.2) and the death rate was 0.32 (CI: 0.20–0.54) per 100,000 population,respectively. The overall national positive ratio was 5.7% and ranged from 2.2–7.1% across various governorates. Muscat Governorate had the highest positive ratio (12.5%). People in the 51–60 year old age group (RR = 1.97), males (RR = 1.24), non-Omanis (RR = 2.33) and those living in Muscat (RR = 2.14) emerged as categories with significantdemographic risk for COVID-19 cases when compared to the national average. The mean age was 35.6 ± 13.4. Asymptomatic cases accounted for nearly 16%. Conclusion: The overall rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths were low in Oman compared to the rest of the world during the study period.

Article Details

Epidemiological Characteristics of Pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Oman

Authors:

Al-Rawahi , Bader | P. , Prakash K. | Al-Wahaibi , Adil | Al-Jardani , Amina | Al-Harthy , Khalid | Kurup , Padmamohan J. | Al-Moqbali , Ali | Al-Tubi , Mohammad | Al-Mayahi , Zayid | Al-Maani , Amal | Al-Abri , Seif

Publisher:

Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2021 Vol.21 Issue 2, pp.195-202

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

236267

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20750528

pISSN:

2075051X

DOI:

10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.007

Descriptors:

CORONAVIRUS

EPIDEMIOLOGY

RESPIRATORY DISEASES

PUBLIC HEALTH

OMAN

Coronavirus

COVID-19

SARS-CoV2

Epidemiology

Pandemic

Oman

Issues

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Authors: Al-Rawahi , Bader | P. , Prakash K. | Al-Wahaibi , Adil | Al-Jardani , Amina | Al-Harthy , Khalid | Kurup , Padmamohan J. | Al-Moqbali , Ali | Al-Tubi , Mohammad | Al-Mayahi , Zayid | Al-Maani , Amal | Al-Abri , Seif

Publisher: Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2021 Vol.21 Issue 2, pp.195-202

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2021

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 236267

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 20750528

pISSN: 2075051X

DOI: 10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.007

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Al-Rawahi , Bader | P. , Prakash K. | Al-Wahaibi , Adil | Al-Jardani , Amina | Al-Harthy , Khalid | Kurup , Padmamohan J. | Al-Moqbali , Ali | Al-Tubi , Mohammad | Al-Mayahi , Zayid | Al-Maani , Amal | Al-Abri , Seif

Publisher:

Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 2021 Vol.21 Issue 2, pp.195-202

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2021

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

236267

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20750528

pISSN:

2075051X

DOI:

10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.007