Model for SARS-CoV-2 transition to endemicity (image)

Emory Health Sciences

Caption

Simulation shown with R0=4. Faster transmission results in a quicker transition to the endemic state but more total deaths. Social distancing saves lives, delays endemicity and allows crucial time for vaccine roll-out. Vaccination speeds up the transition to the endemic state and reduces the death toll.

Credit

Jennie Lavine

Usage Restrictions

Should be used in connection with Lavine et al Science (2020)

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