COVID-19 deaths in Lombardy, Italy: data in context
Anna Odone, Davide Delmonte, Thea Scognamiglio, Carlo Signorelli
Abstract
Although Italy is counting deaths and infected patients, what is missing in Italy and in many other countries affected by the pandemic is a robust system of epidemic intelligence that can provide much needed, solid, epidemiological data at the regional level to inform modelling of disease transmission at the population level and ultimately be used to offer effective guidance on public health action.We declare no competing interests.
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