Is Covid-19 community level testing effective in reaching at-risk populations? Evidence from spatial analysis of New Orleans patient data at walk-up sites

Is Covid-19 community level testing effective in reaching at-risk populations? Evidence from spatial analysis of New Orleans patient data at walk-up sites

Abstract Background This paper evaluates the increase in coverage and use of Covid-19 testing services for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations through the introduction of community-based walk-up sites in New Orleans, LA. While most GIS work on Covid-19 testing coverage and access has used censu...

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Main Authors: Julie H. Hernandez, Dimitris Karletsos, Jennifer Avegno, Chantell H. Reed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Covid-19
Coverage
Accessibility
New Orleans
Vulnerable populations
GIS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10717-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10717-9

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