Researchers looked at the use of geospatial tools, methods, and techniques like satellite imaging and remote sensing in examining the transmission and mortality rates during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in a recent systematic review that was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
SARS-CoV-2, the etiological agent of COVID-19, first appeared in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and spread quickly throughout the world, resulting in unheard-of numbers of fatalities and severe disease.
According to recent data, the epidemic claimed the lives of about 6.87 million people worldwide, and 675 million people are believed to have been infected. The epidemic had substantial socioeconomic and public health effects as well. To stop the virus from spreading, the majority of the world’s nations implemented lockdowns and social segregation policies. The environment has been dramatically changed as a result of COVID-19 and related social developments.
Geospatial studies, satellite imaging, and remote sensing capabilities can be used to analyze hot areas, trace contacts, and track the movement of confirmed COVID-19 cases in real time.The etiological agent of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, first surfaced in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and quickly spread throughout the world, causing hitherto unheard-of numbers of fatalities and severe illness.
Recent statistics show that 6.87 million people globally died as a result of the outbreak, and 675 million more are thought to have been infected. Significant socioeconomic and public health impacts were also a result of the epidemic. Most countries in the world imposed lockdowns and social segregation laws to stop the virus from spreading. COVID-19 and associated societal advancements have significantly altered the environment.
To identify hot spots, identify contacts, and follow the migration of confirmed COVID-19 cases in real time, geospatial studies, satellite imaging, and remote sensing technologies can be applied.
