The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data
Background: There has been a belief in and strong thought about the existence of a relationship between meteorological parameters and the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Many studies have been conducted but with a short period of investigation, i.e., not more than 4 months. Therefore, the relation between 27 ...
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| author | Waheeb E. Alnaser Naser W. Alnaser Amer J. Almarabheh Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Hala H. Al-Aali Amjad Z. Ghanem |
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| description | Background: There has been a belief in and strong thought about the existence of a relationship between meteorological parameters and the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Many studies have been conducted but with a short period of investigation, i.e., not more than 4 months. Therefore, the relation between 27 months of SARS-CoV-2 recorded data and meteorological parameters is reported. The aim of this study is to use this vast data to examine whether average temperature, average wind speed, and absolute humidity are clearly correlated with the number of infected SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain or not, which may be applicable to countries that have similar topography.Method: The official recorded data of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain from the first day that SARS-CoV-2 cases were detected (February 24, 2020) until May 18, 2022, along with 4 meteorological parameters (temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, and absolute humidity) were used. The data were analyzed using SPSS where a p-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result: There is a negative significant correlation between new daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and temperature, T, and absolute humidity, AH, (r = −0.290, −0.317; p < 0.001, respectively). The results also show a positive significant correlation between daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and wind speed (V) (r = −0.110; p = 0.002). No correlation was found between daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and relative humidity (r = −0.028; p = 0.429). An empirical relation is reported, allowing the estimation of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain as a function of three weather parameters: T, AH, and V. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6446c975f80a4972a836d9c1286948182022-12-22T03:56:31ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Built Environment2297-33622022-10-01810.3389/fbuil.2022.997380997380The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of dataWaheeb E. Alnaser0Naser W. Alnaser1Amer J. Almarabheh2Ahmed M. Al-Ansari3Ahmed M. Al-Ansari4Ahmed M. Al-Ansari5Hala H. Al-Aali6Amjad Z. Ghanem7Department of Natural Resources and Environment, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BahrainDepartment of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, BahrainDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BahrainGovernment Hospitals, Manama, BahrainMedical Education Unit, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Manama, BahrainDepartment of Medical Education, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Muharraq, BahrainClimate Section, Meteorological Directorate, Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication, Manama, BahrainPublic Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Manama, BahrainBackground: There has been a belief in and strong thought about the existence of a relationship between meteorological parameters and the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Many studies have been conducted but with a short period of investigation, i.e., not more than 4 months. Therefore, the relation between 27 months of SARS-CoV-2 recorded data and meteorological parameters is reported. The aim of this study is to use this vast data to examine whether average temperature, average wind speed, and absolute humidity are clearly correlated with the number of infected SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain or not, which may be applicable to countries that have similar topography.Method: The official recorded data of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain from the first day that SARS-CoV-2 cases were detected (February 24, 2020) until May 18, 2022, along with 4 meteorological parameters (temperature, wind speed, relative humidity, and absolute humidity) were used. The data were analyzed using SPSS where a p-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result: There is a negative significant correlation between new daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and temperature, T, and absolute humidity, AH, (r = −0.290, −0.317; p < 0.001, respectively). The results also show a positive significant correlation between daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and wind speed (V) (r = −0.110; p = 0.002). No correlation was found between daily cases of SARS-CoV-2 and relative humidity (r = −0.028; p = 0.429). An empirical relation is reported, allowing the estimation of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain as a function of three weather parameters: T, AH, and V.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2022.997380/fullSARS-CoV-2meteorological parameterssustainable designBahraincorrelations |
| spellingShingle | Waheeb E. Alnaser Naser W. Alnaser Amer J. Almarabheh Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Ahmed M. Al-Ansari Hala H. Al-Aali Amjad Z. Ghanem The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data Frontiers in Built Environment SARS-CoV-2 meteorological parameters sustainable design Bahrain correlations |
| title | The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data |
| title_full | The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data |
| title_fullStr | The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data |
| title_short | The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and meteorological parameters: 27 months of data |
| title_sort | relation between sars cov 2 cases in bahrain and meteorological parameters 27 months of data |
| topic | SARS-CoV-2 meteorological parameters sustainable design Bahrain correlations |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2022.997380/full |
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