Definition
A description of the method of transmission of the COVID-19 virus within a community or country.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptContact Exposure COVID-19: Transmission method
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Object ClassContact Exposure COVID-19
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PropertyTransmission classification
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Value DomainTransmission Classification Text X(13)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Transmission Classification Text X(13) ".Data Type | String |
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Format | X(13) |
Maximum character length | 13 |
Value | Meaning | Definition | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | community | Community transmission | Community transmission is evidenced by the inability to relate confirmed cases through chains of transmission for a large number of cases, or by increasing positive tests through sentinel samples (routine systematic testing of respiratory samples from established laboratories). | ||
local | Local transmission | Local transmission indicates locations where the source of infection is within the reporting location. | |||
imported | Imported cases only | Imported cases only indicates locations where all cases have been acquired outside the location of reporting. | |||
investigation | Under investigation | Under investigation indicates locations where type of transmission has not been determined for any cases. | |||
interupted | Interrupted transmission | Interrupted transmission indicates locations where interruption of transmission has been demonstrated (details to be determined) |