Prevention

Research examining tools for slowing the spread of the virus (e.g. PPE)

Published and Preprint Papers

Prevention Methods

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quarantine, social distancing

Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce COVID-19 mortality and healthcare demand

contact tracing, face mask

Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Low-cost measurement of face mask efficacy for filtering expelled droplets during speech.

Absence of Apparent Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from Two Stylists After Exposure at a Hair Salon with a Universal Face Covering Policy - Springfield, Missouri, May 2020.

contact tracing, social distancing

Contact Tracing during Coronavirus Disease Outbreak, South Korea, 2020.

Community Use Of Face Masks And COVID-19: Evidence From A Natural Experiment Of State Mandates In The US.

Effectiveness of Surgical and Cotton Masks in Blocking SARS-CoV-2: A Controlled Comparison in 4 Patients.

contact tracing, face mask

A modelling framework to assess the likely effectiveness of facemasks in combination with 'lock-down' in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aerosol Filtration Efficiency of Common Fabrics Used in Respiratory Cloth Masks.

contact tracing, face mask

Transmission Dynamics of COVID-19 Outbreaks Associated with Child Care Facilities - Salt Lake City, Utah, April-July 2020.