On the misuse of the reproduction number in the COVID‐19 surveillance system in Italy
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26881
Abstract: We discuss the statistical method used in Italy to estimate the reproduction number Rt at the regional level. In Italy, Rt is not only used to provide a picture of the epidemic spread, but rather… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction; reproduction number; number covid; misuse reproduction ... See more keywords
Multi-Faceted Approach to COVID-19 Surveillance at a Large University Campus in the Southeastern United States
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.109
Abstract: Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to present unique public health challenges both within the United States and across the globe. Institutions of higher learning are tasked with preventing and responding to COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: university; campus; covid; covid surveillance ... See more keywords
Optimizing COVID-19 surveillance in long-term care facilities: a modelling study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12916-020-01866-6
Abstract: Background Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are vulnerable to outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Timely epidemiological surveillance is essential for outbreak response, but is complicated by a high proportion of silent (non-symptomatic) infections and limited… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; transmission; long term; term care ... See more keywords