Risk for COVID-19 Resurgence Related to Duration and Effectiveness of Physical Distancing in Ontario, Canada
Ashleigh R. Tuite, Amy L. Greer, Steven De Keninck, David N. Fisman
Abstract
Background: Insights from epidemiologic models have helped to guide and improve understanding of mitigation policies for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across the globe.As the pandemic progresses, models can be used to quantify what may unfold when such measures are relaxed.Objective: To explore the effect of physical distancing measures on COVID-19 transmission in the population of Ontario, Canada.Methods and Findings: We previously described a transmission model of COVID-19, stratified by age and health status, in the Canadian province of Ontario (1).It evaluated nonpharmaceutical interventions to control the COVID-19
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