Bidirectional impact of imperfect mask use on reproduction number of COVID-19: A next generation matrix approach
The use of masks as a means of reducing transmission of COVID-19 outside healthcare settings has proved controversial. Masks are thought to have two modes of effect: they prevent infection with COVID-19 in wearers; and prevent transmission by individuals with subclinical infection. We used a simple...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2020-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Disease Modelling |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468042720300191 |