Soon after its emergence, COVID-19 became a global problem. While different types of
vaccines and treatments are now available, still non-pharmacological policies play a critical …

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a renewed interest in urban environment and healthy
living and the changes in urban environments which can make for a healthier living. Today …

The Human Development Index measures a region's development and is a step for
development debate beyond the traditional, economic perspective. It can also determine the …

The identification of high-risk areas for infectious disease transmission and its built-
environment features are crucial for targeted surveillance and early prevention efforts. While …

Patterns of exposure and policies aiming at reducing physical contact might have changed
the social distribution of COVID-19 incidence over the course of the pandemic. Thus, we …

COVID-19-related health outcomes displayed distinct geographical patterns within
countries. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 requires close spatial proximity of people, which …

Background The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 affected urban areas. In Barcelona, six waves
of COVID-19 hit the city between March 2020 and March 2022. Inequalities in the incidence …

Numerous studies have explored influencing factors in COVID-19, yet empirical evidence on
spatiotemporal dynamics of COVID-19 inequalities concerning both socioeconomic and …

While considerable attention has been paid to the impact of Covid-19 on mortality and
fertility, few studies have attempted to evaluate the pandemic's effect on international …

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted strategies for mitigating its transmission across
various disciplines and raised questions regarding the impact of urban density on spread …