Estimating local outbreak risks and the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions in age-structured populations: SARS-CoV-2 as a case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2021.110983
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) including school closures, workplace closures and social distancing policies have been employed worldwide to reduce transmission and prevent local outbreaks. However, transmission and the effectiveness of NPIs depend… read more here.
Keywords: age; non pharmaceutical; case; outbreak risks ... See more keywords
Local outbreak of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 12F caused high morbidity and mortality among children and adults
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818002133
Abstract: Abstract Pneumococcal serotype replacement is an important issue after the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in children. After the introduction of 13-valent PCV, the incidence of invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae… read more here.
Keywords: serotype 12f; streptococcus pneumoniae; pcv; valent pcv ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of variation in the quality and completeness of local outbreak control plans for SARS-CoV-2 in English local authorities.
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdab368
Abstract: BACKGROUND Local outbreak control plans (LOCPs) are statutory documents produced by local authorities (LAs) across England. LOCPs outline LAs' response to Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID19) outbreaks and the coordination of local resources, data and communication… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; local outbreak; control plans; outbreak control ... See more keywords