Mathematical model of COVID-19 intervention scenarios for São Paulo—Brazil

Incidence of COVID-19 has been high in parts of South America including Brazil, and information on effective intervention strategies is needed. Here, the authors use mathematical modelling to show that reductions in social distancing should be made gradually to avoid a severe second peak of cases.

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Main Authors: Osmar Pinto Neto, Deanna M. Kennedy, José Clark Reis, Yiyu Wang, Ana Carolina Brisola Brizzi, Gustavo José Zambrano, Joabe Marcos de Souza, Wellington Pedroso, Rodrigo Cunha de Mello Pedreiro, Bruno de Matos Brizzi, Ellysson Oliveira Abinader, Renato Amaro Zângaro
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/98e704ffe85746ffa86ad890c1cdcecf
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Summary:Incidence of COVID-19 has been high in parts of South America including Brazil, and information on effective intervention strategies is needed. Here, the authors use mathematical modelling to show that reductions in social distancing should be made gradually to avoid a severe second peak of cases.