Comparative effectiveness of contact tracing interventions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Contact tracing is a non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) widely used in the control of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Its effectiveness may depend on a number of factors including the …
COVID-19 pandemic. Its effectiveness may depend on a number of factors including the …
The incubation period distribution of coronavirus disease 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Incubation period is an important parameter to inform quarantine period and to study
transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. We conducted a systematic review and meta …
transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. We conducted a systematic review and meta …
[HTML][HTML] Safety, tolerability and viral kinetics during SARS-CoV-2 human challenge in young adults
B Killingley, AJ Mann, M Kalinova, A Boyers… - Nature Medicine, 2022 - nature.com
Since its emergence in 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-
2) has caused hundreds of millions of cases and continues to circulate globally. To establish …
2) has caused hundreds of millions of cases and continues to circulate globally. To establish …
Optimal COVID-19 quarantine and testing strategies
For COVID-19, it is vital to understand if quarantines shorter than 14 days can be equally
effective with judiciously deployed testing. Here, we develop a mathematical model that …
effective with judiciously deployed testing. Here, we develop a mathematical model that …
Onset and window of SARS-CoV-2 infectiousness and temporal correlation with symptom onset: a prospective, longitudinal, community cohort study
S Hakki, J Zhou, J Jonnerby… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Knowledge of the window of SARS-CoV-2 infectiousness is crucial in
developing policies to curb transmission. Mathematical modelling based on scarce empirical …
developing policies to curb transmission. Mathematical modelling based on scarce empirical …
Put to the test: use of rapid testing technologies for covid-19
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Viral dynamics and duration of PCR positivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
Abstract Background The Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant is responsible for a major wave of
COVID-19, with record case counts reflecting high transmissibility and escape from prior …
COVID-19, with record case counts reflecting high transmissibility and escape from prior …
Daily testing for contacts of individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection and attendance and SARS-CoV-2 transmission in English secondary schools and colleges: an …
BC Young, DW Eyre, S Kendrick, C White, S Smith… - The Lancet, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background School-based COVID-19 contacts in England have been asked to self-isolate at
home, missing key educational opportunities. We trialled daily testing of contacts as an …
home, missing key educational opportunities. We trialled daily testing of contacts as an …
Quantifying the impact of immune history and variant on SARS-CoV-2 viral kinetics and infection rebound: A retrospective cohort study
Background: The combined impact of immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants on viral kinetics
during infections has been unclear. Methods: We characterized 1,280 infections from the …
during infections has been unclear. Methods: We characterized 1,280 infections from the …
Quantifying the impact of quarantine duration on COVID-19 transmission
The large number of individuals placed into quarantine because of possible severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) exposure has high societal and …
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) exposure has high societal and …