On testing for infections during epidemics, with application to Covid-19 in Ontario, Canada

During an epidemic, accurate estimation of the numbers of viral infections in different regions and groups is important for understanding transmission and guiding public health actions. This depends on effective testing strategies that identify a high proportion of infections (that is, provide high...

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Main Authors: Jerald F. Lawless, Ping Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2021-01-01
Series:Infectious Disease Modelling
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468042721000518