articleEmerging infectious diseasesApr 7, 2020DIAMOND OA

High Contagiousness and Rapid Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Abstract

Value of 5.7 (95% CI 3.8-8.9). We further show that active surveillance, contact tracing, quarantine, and early strong social distancing efforts are needed to stop transmission of the virus.

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Keywords
  • Outbreak
  • Basic reproduction number
  • Contact tracing
  • Pandemic
  • Coronavirus
  • Quarantine
  • Incubation period
  • Medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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