A comparative analysis of statistical methods to estimate the reproduction number in emerging epidemics with implications for the current COVID-19 pandemic
<p><strong>Background:</strong><br /> As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic continues its rapid global spread, quantification of local transmission patterns has been, and will continue to be, critical for guiding pandemic response. Understanding the accuracy and limitations of statistic...
Main Authors: | O'Driscoll, M, Harry, C, Donnelly, CA, Cori, A, Dorigatti, I |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020
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