National Academies Rapid Expert Consultation on COVID-19 Pandemic Social Distancing

Source: National Academies Press (NAP). Published: 3/19/2020. In response to a request from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a standing committee of experts to help inform OSTP on critical science and policy issues related to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. This 26-page document provides feedback on questions about the effectiveness and costs of social distancing measures in contending with COVID-19. The standing committee includes approximately 15 members with expertise in emerging infectious diseases, public health, public health preparedness and response, biological sciences, clinical care and crisis standards of care, risk communication, and regulatory issues. (Text)
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