Highlights
The spatial association between socio-demographic composition and COVID-19 deaths and cases were evaluated.
Four spatial regression models were implemented for spatial regression modelling.
Socio-demographic composition significantly impacting the overall casualties caused by COVID-19.
The spatially predicted COVID-19 cases and deaths were found highly consistent with actual estimates.
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