Introducing the Percent, Number, Availability, and Capacity [PNAC] Spatial Approach to Identify Priority Rural Areas Requiring Targeted Health Support in Light of COVID-19: A Commentary and Application
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During December 2019, a new coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in Wuhan, China.1 The spread of COVID-19 since identification has quickly emerged as a global issue with the World Health Organization declaring a pandemic on March 11.2 To date (March 29, 2020), there have been over 716,000 reported cases across 177 countries/regions, with deaths approaching 34,000.1 Those who are older than 65 years of age generally face the most extreme consequences of contracting COVID-19. Data from the United States have confirmed that up to 30% of people 65 or older contracting COVID require hospitalization, while up to 10% will die.3
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The Journal of Rural Health
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37
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Lakhani, A, Introducing the Percent, Number, Availability, and Capacity [PNAC] Spatial Approach to Identify Priority Rural Areas Requiring Targeted Health Support in Light of COVID-19: A Commentary and Application, The Journal of Rural Health, 2020, 37 (1), pp. 149-152