Comparison of control and transmission of COVID-19 across epidemic waves in Hong Kong: an observational studyResearch in context

Comparison of control and transmission of COVID-19 across epidemic waves in Hong Kong: an observational studyResearch in context

Summary: Background: Hong Kong contained COVID-19 for two years but experienced a large epidemic of Omicron BA.2 in early 2022 and endemic transmission of Omicron subvariants thereafter. We reflected on pandemic preparedness and responses by assessing COVID-19 transmission and associated disease bu...

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Main Authors:	Bingyi Yang, Yun Lin, Weijia Xiong, Chang Liu, Huizhi Gao, Faith Ho, Jiayi Zhou, Ru Zhang, Jessica Y. Wong, Justin K. Cheung, Eric H.Y. Lau, Tim K. Tsang, Jingyi Xiao, Irene O.L. Wong, Mario Martín-Sánchez, Gabriel M. Leung, Benjamin J. Cowling, Peng Wu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:	The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Subjects:	COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic preparedness Pandemic responses Public health Control
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606523002870

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