September 2, 2020

Modeling the Combined Effect of Digital Exposure Notification and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions on the COVID-19 Epidemic in Washington State

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Modeling and Prediction

Keywords (Tags): modeling prediction, non-pharm interventions, washington

• [Preprint, not peer reviewed] A modeling study based on three counties in Washington state predicts that if 15% of the population participates a in digital exposure notification system, it could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infections by 8% and COVID-19 related deaths by 6%. The authors conclude that this approach could complement traditional contact tracing.

Abueg et al. (Sept 2, 2020). Modeling the Combined Effect of Digital Exposure Notification and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions on the COVID-19 Epidemic in Washington State. Preprint downloaded Sep 2 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.08.29.20184135