Epidemiology of Covid-19 in Yemen: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

population, Aden, Yemen. A retrospective study used to determine the epidemiological characteristics of the rst 53 conrmed cases of patients with COVID-19. This data includes the date of diagnosis, gender, age, governorates, and clinical symptoms. Data analyzed using SPSS version 22. RESULTS: A total number of 53 conrmed cases were obtained from the National Center of Public Health Laboratories, Ministry of Health and population, Aden, Yemen. The majority of the participants were male (72%), their age were less than 39 years (40%) and from Aden governorate (43%). The commonest symptoms reported among the participants were fever (%), sore throat and cough. Conclusion: Male, less than 39 years old and from Aden is the trend of COVID-19 in Yemen. The ndings of this study may help provide guidance for frontline medical staff in the clinical management of the outbreak.