Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 2, 2020

Quantifying SARS-CoV-2 transmission suggests epidemic control with digital contact tracing.

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  • The authors conclude that viral spread of SARS-CoV-2 is too fast to be contained by manual contact tracing, but could still be controlled with a more efficient contact tracing app.
  • Widespread implementation of such an app, especially if combined with improved early testing, could play a critical role in reducing the need for lockdown measures.

Ferretti et al. (March 31, 2020). Quantifying SARS-CoV-2 transmission suggests epidemic control with digital contact tracing. Science. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.08.20032946