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Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence of COVID-19 in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Page 184-188
DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2030740

Abstract


Aim: Forecasting the prevalence of the disease is important for health departments to strengthen surveillance systems and reallocate resources. The aim of this study is to assess the occurrence of COVID-19 in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.


Methodology:  This is a cross-sectional study that included data about the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia between the 12th of July, 2020 till 5th of august, 2020. Data were extracted from Saudi Ministry of Health official site and also from Saudi Ministry of Health page on Facebook.


Results: The rate of cases in Alkharj were low in comparison with other cities. The number of population in Saudi Arabia was 34,871,847 in 2020. among of these people, More than 425,300 live in Alkharj. So Alkharj residents represent about 1.219 % of the total population in Saudi Arabia. COVID-19 cases in Alkharj represent only 0.576% of total cases in Saudi Arabia. In Alkharj, only 0.387 % of the population suffered from COVID-19 (out of 425,300 people there were 1646 COVID-19 patients)


Conclusion: This study showed a reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases but still it is essential to implement the preventive measures to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases.

Keywords:
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • prevalence
  • Saudi Arabia.

How to Cite

Ahmed, N. J. (2020). Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence of COVID-19 in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 32(20), 184-188. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2030740

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