Evolution of COVID-19 in the municipality of Cotorro, year 2020

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 was declared pandemic by the WHO on 11 March 2020. The municipality of Cotorro had its first case on 16 March.

Objective: Examine the evolution of COVID-19 in the municipality of Cotorro, Havana, from March to August 2020.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 16 March to 16 August. An analysis was performed of clinical-epidemiological records, virological results, home and workplace screening, acute respiratory infection care in consultation offices and polyclinics, and the daily report by the Municipal Health Division. The information obtained was entered into an Excel database. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out.

Results: The incidence rate was 8.59 per 10 000 inhabitants; in all cases the source of infection was known; seven patients were active, 61 recovered and were epidemiologically discharged, and two died. Most of the cases were from Cuatro Caminos and Rafael Valdés polyclinics. The most affected groups were women, people aged 41-60 years and asymptomatic patients at diagnosis (60.0%). An epidemiological event occurred at the Provincial Social Protection Center with 92 patients: six died, male sex prevailed, age range 50-59 years, and a predominance of asymptomatic patients (78.3%).

Conclusions: In spatial and temporal terms, the clinical-epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in the municipality of Cotorro was favorable during the first five months of the response to the new disease, due to the joint action of the unified health system, intersectoral work and the participation of political and mass organizations.