Publications by authors named "Prof Philippa C Matthews"
Lancet Reg Health Eur
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes data from the UK's national COVID-19 Infection Survey to identify which demographic and behavioral factors correlate with higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 positivity between July 2020 and July 2021.
- Results showed that younger individuals, those living in Northern England or urban areas, and unvaccinated people were more likely to test positive, particularly during specific waves of the pandemic (e.g., Alpha and Delta variants).
- The findings suggest that real-time surveillance of these factors is crucial for effective public health strategies and monitoring the spread of COVID-19.
