Evaluating intervention strategies in controlling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread in care homes: An agent-based model.

Le Khanh Ngan Nguyen Susan HowickDennis McLaffertyGillian H AndersonSahaya J PravinkumarRobert Van Der Meer Itamar Megiddo

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Our model predictions suggest that routine testing should target staff in care homes in conjunction with adherence to strict hand hygiene and using personal protective equipment to reduce risk of transmission per contact.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
healthcare
palliative care
long term care
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
pain management
insulin resistance
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weight loss