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- Residents in New York sought information about COVID-19 during its widespread transmission, leading to an increase in 311 calls and online searches.
- Data analysis showed that from January 22 to April 22, 2020, 50,845 out of 1,228,994 total 311 calls were related to COVID-19, indicating a growing concern among the public.
- The surge in calls and Google searches highlights the need for public health officials to communicate clear and timely information to address residents' inquiries and promote protective measures.
Article Abstract
In the midst of widespread community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in New York, residents have sought information about COVID-19. We analyzed trends in New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) data to quantify the extent of COVID-19-related queries. Data on the number of 311 calls in NYC, Google Trend data on the search term 'Coronavirus' and information about trends in COVID-19 cases in NYS and the USA were compiled from multiple sources. There were 1228 994 total calls to 311 between 22 January 2020 and 22 April 2020, with 50 845 calls specific to COVID-19 in the study period. The proportion of 311 calls related to COVID-19 increased over time, while the 'interest over time' of the search term 'Coronavirus' has exponentially increased since the end of February 2020. It is vital that public health officials provide clear and up-to-date information about protective measures and crucial communications to respond to information-seeking behavior across NYC.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7337843 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaa082 | DOI Listing |
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