@NatureHumBehav article uses a of datasets to assess effectiveness of NPIs (non-pharmaceutical measures) in curbing #COVID19
major takeaway points
The highest consensus (most effective measures) are those that reduce contact overall (schools, general public)
major takeaway points
The highest consensus (most effective measures) are those that reduce contact overall (schools, general public)
When & how many measures are enacted, as well as removal of restrictions based on clear epidemiological benchmarks is PARAMOUNT to successfully curbing community transmission
too little too late exponential growth
early removal of restrictionsexponential growth
too little too late exponential growth
early removal of restrictionsexponential growth
COMMUNICATION is : it’s not costly & has impact on effectiveness of other NPIs
Communication strategies aimed at empowering
communities with CORRECT information
Targeted communication per demographic (e.g. youth vs adults, non-English/French speakers)
Communication strategies aimed at empowering
communities with CORRECT information
Targeted communication per demographic (e.g. youth vs adults, non-English/French speakers)