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. 2020;2(10):1705-1706.
doi: 10.1007/s42399-020-00431-9. Epub 2020 Aug 11.

Re-reading the SARS-COV-2 Epidemic in Bergamo

Daniele Schena  1 , Guido Marinoni  2 , Luca Galassi  1
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Re-reading the SARS-COV-2 Epidemic in Bergamo

Daniele Schena et al. SN Compr Clin Med. 2020.

Abstract

Bergamo province was one of the hardest hit regions by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus. Since the beginning of the epidemic, more than 30,000 people have died as a result of the infection. Although many hypotheses have been formulated to explain the rapid outbreak of COVID-19 in Lombardy, none have yet considered the specific conditions that characterized the Bergamo hinterland. In this letter, we try to identify and investigate which elements could have helped the rapid spreading of the virus.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Italian SARS-CoV-2 epidemic.

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Conflict of InterestThe authors certify that they have NO affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers’ bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge, or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.

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