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The impact of public transportation on the transmission of COVID-19 in Rwanda.
Umutoni, Brigitte; Tumushime, Jean Claude; Hewins, Benjamin; Udahemuka, Jean Claude; Ndishimye, Pacifique; Kelvin, David J; Sganzerla Martinez, Gustavo.
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  • Umutoni B; College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Tumushime JC; Center for Research and Innovation, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Hewins B; College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Udahemuka JC; Center for Research and Innovation, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Ndishimye P; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
  • Kelvin DJ; Department of Pediatrics, Izaak Walton Killam (IWK) Health Center, Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV), Halifax, NS, Canada.
  • Sganzerla Martinez G; Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, Nyagatare, Rwanda.
Front Public Health ; 12: 1345433, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38476489
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan regions where healthcare resources are limited. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is facilitated by the movement of people from place to place. Therefore, implementing measures that restrict movement of people and contacts is crucial in controlling the spread of the disease. Following the identification of the first COVID-19 case in Rwanda, the government implemented stringent measures, including a complete nationwide lockdown, border closures, curfews, reduced capacity in public transportation and businesses, and mandatory testing. This study aims to assess epidemiological trends in COVID-19 cases in relation to changes in population mobility within the public transportation system.

Methods:

A descriptive analysis using publicly available data on COVID-19 epidemiological indicators (cases, deaths, vaccinations, and stringency index) and mobility data was conducted.

Results:

The results reveal a strong correlation between mobility in public transportation and other activities, underscoring Rwanda's reliance on its public transportation system. The study also identifies a pattern where increases in transit station mobility preceded spikes in COVID-19 cases, suggesting that the subsequent rise in public transportation usage may contribute to higher infection rates.

Discussion:

Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of ongoing vigilance and regulatory measures regarding public transportation during infectious disease outbreaks.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: COVID-19 Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Front Public Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ruanda Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: COVID-19 Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Front Public Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ruanda Pais de publicación: Suiza