Physical distancing versus testing with self-isolation for controlling an emerging epidemic

Abstract Two distinct strategies for controlling an emerging epidemic are physical distancing and regular testing with self-isolation. These strategies are especially important before effective vaccines or treatments become widely available. The testing strategy has been promoted frequently but used...

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Main Authors: Stephen C. Newbold, Madison Ashworth, David Finnoff, Jason F. Shogren, Linda Thunström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35083-x