Transitioning Out of the Coronavirus Lockdown: A Framework for Evaluating Zone-Based Social Distancing
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Author(s)
Friedman, Eric
Friedman, John
Johnson, Simon
Landsberg, Adam
Date Issued
June 2020
Journal
Frontiers in Public Health
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Citation
Friedman, Eric et al. "Transitioning Out of the Coronavirus Lockdown: A Framework for Evaluating Zone-Based Social Distancing." Frontiers in Public Health (June 2020): 266 © 2020 Friedman et al.
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Abstract
In the face of elevated pandemic risk, canonical epidemiological models imply the need for extreme social distancing over a prolonged period. Alternatively, people could be organized into zones, with more interactions inside their zone than across zones. Zones can deliver significantly lower infection rates, with less social distancing, particularly if combined with simple quarantine rules and contact tracing. This paper provides a framework for understanding and evaluating the implications of zones, quarantines, and other complementary policies.
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Sloan School of Management
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00266
