Abstract
In China, the doubling time of the coronavirus disease epidemic by province increased during January 20-February 9, 2020. Doubling time estimates ranged from 1.4 (95% CI 1.2-2.0) days for Hunan Province to 3.1 (95% CI 2.1-4.8) days for Xinjiang Province. The estimate for Hubei Province was 2.5 (95% CI 2.4-2.6) days.
Keywords:
2019 novel coronavirus disease; COVID-19; China; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus; epidemiology; infectious disease transmission; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Betacoronavirus / growth & development*
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Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity
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COVID-19
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COVID-19 Testing
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China / epidemiology
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods
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Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis
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Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Coronavirus Infections / transmission*
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Coronavirus Infections / virology
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Geography
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Humans
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Incidence
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Pandemics*
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
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Pneumonia, Viral / transmission*
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Pneumonia, Viral / virology
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SARS-CoV-2
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Time Factors