UNDERSTANDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN CALABRIA: LESSONS LEARNED AND INSIGHTS FROM RETROSPECTIVE DATA

COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Italy. In this article, we conducted an analysis of mortality and lethality data from three provinces to extract valuable lessons learned from the management of the pandemic in Calabria. Data was collected from the Civil Protection of Calabria and analyzed for the period from March 2020 to January 2022. Statistical analysis, including spline-linear regression models and pairwise comparisons, was conducted to evaluate mortality and lethality rates among the provinces of Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria and Cosenza. In the province of Cosenza, higher overall mortality was observed; Catanzaro had higher lethality. Environmental and organizational factors may have influenced the severity of the virus in different regions. Future research should focus on sector-specific preparedness and individual well-being to enhance overall response to future pandemics.