COVID-19 risk model uses hospital data to guide decisions on social distancing

(University of Texas at Austin) With communities throughout the United States combating surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University have created a framework that helps policymakers determine which data to track and when to take action to protect their communities. The model specifies a series of trigger points to help local entities know when to tighten social distancing measures to prevent hospitals from being overrun by virus patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news