COVID-19 response and containment strategies in the US, South Korea, and Iceland: Lessons learned and future directions

COVID-19 confirmed fatalities in the United States (US) now lead the world [1]. One reason for the pandemics rapid spread is the virus has the ability to spread infection from asymptomatic individuals [2]. To counter this, we must have a better understanding of who is currently infected and needs isolating. Mass testing, with or without symptoms, offers a method of controlling the spread of infection and provides epidemiologists with valuable information about viral hot spots.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research