February 14, 2020

SARS control and psychological effects of quarantine, Toronto, Canada

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• Hull critiques Hawyrluck et al. (above), stating that “…although isolation and quarantine are stressful, that is an insufficient reason to hesitate when these measures are indicated.” The authors’ response emphasizes that while psychological effects of quarantine were noted, they do not give sufficient reason to refrain from using quarantine if necessary.

Hull (2005). SARS control and psychological effects of quarantine, Toronto, Canada. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 11(2).