GeographyMedicine

J. Cordes, M. Castro

2020.6.21Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.sste.2020.100355

tlooto Summary

It is recommended testing and health care resources be directed to eastern Brooklyn, which has low testing and high proportion positives, and inverse associations with black race, Hispanic ethnicity, and poverty.

Abstract

Highlights • Proportion positive tests were positively associated with marginalized statuses.• Low testing and high positivity were associated with public transportation use.• We recommend testing and health care resources be directed to eastern Brooklyn.

Citation format

CORDES, J.; CASTRO, M. Spatial analysis of COVID-19 clusters and contextual factors in new york city. Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology, 2020, 34: 100355–100355.