Characteristics of COVID-19 infection in Beijing

: On the basis of this study, we provided the ratio of the COVID-19 infection on the severe cases to the mild, asymptomatic and non-pneumonia cases in Beijing. Population was generally susceptible, and with a relatively low fatality rate. The measures to prevent transmission was very successful at early stage, the next steps on the COVID-19 infection should be focused on early isolation of patients and quarantine for close contacts in families and communities in Beijing.

Source: Journal of Infection - February 26, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sijia Tian, Nan Hu, Jing Lou, Kun Chen, Xuqin Kang, Zhenjun Xiang, Hui Chen, Dali Wang, Ning Liu, Dong Liu, Gang Chen, Yongliang Zhang, Dou Li, Jianren Li, Huixin Lian, Shengmei Niu, Luxi Zhang, Jinjun Zhang Source Type: research