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COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows

Last updated: September 23, 2024 4:41 pm
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The latest research published in Scientific Reports has revealed a unique pattern in the spread of COVID-19 cases in the United States. According to the study conducted by public health scientists from the University of Pittsburgh, University of Ottawa, and University of Washington, there is an unexpected six-month oscillation of cases across different regions of the country.

The study found that COVID-19 cases have been exhibiting oscillating waves every six months, moving between the southern states and the northern states, with a lesser degree of movement from east to west. This pattern has been consistent and unexpected, with additional surges occurring during the summer months.

Senior author of the study, Donald S. Burke, M.D., noted that the winter waves of COVID-19 are in line with those of other respiratory viruses. However, the repeated surges during the summer months were unexpected. The research team is puzzled by the fact that COVID-19 rates increase during both the hottest and coolest times of the year, despite factors like high humidity that typically suppress the spread of respiratory viruses.

Lead author Hawre Jalal, M.D., Ph.D., and Kyueun Lee, Ph.D., believe that the six-month oscillation of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. may be part of a larger pattern sweeping across the North American continent. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms driving these seasonal oscillations.

The study provides crucial information that could help public health officials in planning vaccination campaigns and other strategies to control the spread of the virus. Understanding the seasonal patterns of COVID-19 transmission can aid in developing more effective public health interventions.

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For more information, the study titled “Oscillating spatiotemporal patterns of COVID-19 in the United States” can be accessed in Scientific Reports. Additional data and research are required to validate the hypothesis and unravel the reasons behind the unexpected seasonal oscillations of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

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