Hello there!
I want to investigate some patients differences among pre- during and post COVID-19 period.
I'm categorizing patients in before COVID when last follow-up was before January 2020.
Now, which dates should I consider for during COVID-19 and post? Is there any standard in literature? Any prior publication?
Thanks for any help
As it relates to the US, the first reported case of COVID-19 by the CDC occurred on 1/20/20 (https://www.cdc.gov/museum/timeline/covid19.html)
However, there is a published report suggesting that SARS-CoV-2 may have already been circulating in the US prior to this date (Article Serologic testing of U.S. blood donations to identify SARS-C...
I hope this is helpful.
Greg
Thanks @Greg.
I m struggling about setting a cut-off date for "during COVID" and "post COVID" period. Do you know of any previous publications? I could not find
This distinction is not necessary IMHO since SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate. If you are referring to "pandemic" vs "post-pandemic"... May 3, 2023 according to WHO
World Health Organization. Statement on the fifteenth meeting of the IHR (2005) Emergency Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.who.int/news/item/05-05-2023-statement-on-the-fifteenth-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee-regarding-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-pandemic. Published May 5, 2023. Accessed May 8, 2023.
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