Effects of Fine Particulate Matter (PM) and Meteorological Factors on the Daily Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Bangkok During 2020-2021, Thailand

Overview

Journal Case Stud Chem Environ Eng

Date 2024 Apr 15

PMID 38620170

Authors

Sarawut Sangkham

Md Aminul Islam

Kritsada Sarndhong

Patipat Vongruang

Mohammad Nayeem Hasan

Ananda Tiwari

Prosun Bhattacharya

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Abstract

The ongoing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, known as COVID-19, has disrupted public health, businesses, and economies worldwide due to its widespread transmission. While previous research has suggested a possible link between environmental factors and increased COVID-19 cases, the evidence regarding this connection remains inconclusive. The purpose of this research is to determine whether or not there is a connection between the presence of fine particulate matter (PM) and meteorological conditions and COVID-19 infection rates in Bangkok, Thailand. The study employs a statistical method called Generalized Additive Model (GAM) to find a positive and non-linear association between RH, AH, and R and the number of verified COVID-19 cases. The impacts of the seasons (especially summer) and rainfall on the trajectory of COVID-19 cases were also highlighted, with an adjusted R-square of 0.852 and a deviance explained of 85.60%, both of which were statistically significant ( < 0.05). The study results assist in preventing the future seasonal spread of COVID-19, and public health authorities may use these findings to make informed decisions and assess their policies.

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