Potential impact of intervention strategies on COVID-19 transmission in Malawi: a mathematical modelling study.

Tara D MangalCharlie WhittakerDominic NkhomaWingston Ng'ambiOliver John WatsonPatrick WalkerAzra GhaniPaul RevillTimothy ColbournAndrew PhillipsTimothy HallettJoseph Mfutso-Bengo

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

We find the interventions currently used in Malawi are unlikely to effectively prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission but will have a significant impact on mortality. Increases in health system capacity and the introduction of novel therapeutics are likely to further reduce the projected numbers of deaths.

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