Analysis of epidemic characteristics of forty-two COVID-19 cluster outbreaks in Hangzhou

Abstract

ObjectiveTo determine the epidemic characteristics of forty-two coronavirus disease 2019 （COVID-19） cluster outbreaks in Hangzhou city and provide scientific evidence for further prevention and control measures.MethodsData of the COVID-19 cluster outbreaks in Hangzhou were obtained from the National Public Health Emergency Management Information System. Epidemic characteristics were summarized by reviewing the epidemiological investigation reports.ResultsA total of forty-two COVID-19 cluster outbreaks were documented in Hangzhou in 2020， including 130 confirmed cases and 7 cases with asymptomatic infection. The majority occurred from January to February， 2020. Moreover， 92.86% （39/42） of the cluster outbreaks were familial transmission. The proportion of the cluster outbreaks involving 2 cases accounted for 54.7% （23/42）. In the secondary cases， family members accounted for 84.15% （69/82）.ConclusionThe COVID-19 cluster outbreaks in Hangzhou mainly occur in families， and the majority of the secondary cases is family members.

Keywords

• covid-19
• cluster outbreak
• epidemiology
• investigation