Table 2 Summary of primary and secondary outcomes for the ecological study of the SYCT program
Outcome Measures | Endpoints | Data source | Unit of observation | Frequency of data collection | Maximum geographic granularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary | |||||
SARS-CoV-2 test results | Community prevalence point estimate and 95% confidence interval; community incidence rate | Local health departments | County | Daily | County |
Secondary | |||||
SARS-CoV-2 viral copies per liter | Community transmission | Wastewater | Wastewater treatment plant sewer shed | Twice weekly | Wastewater treatment plant sewer shed |
Number of new hospitalizations for COVID-19 disease per day | Hospitalizations | Local health departments | County | Daily | Center |
Hospital census | Hospital capacity/Health care utilization | Local health departments | County | Daily | County/ Healthcare center |
GPS location and length of stay; requests for driving directions; requests for walking directions | Mobility | Mobile phones (Google and Apple Maps) | County | Daily | City |
SARS-CoV-2-positive patients admitted to the ICU | Number of ICU admissions | Local health department | Individual | Daily | Health care Center |