Influenza Outbreak Articles & Analysis: Older
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Addressing the Origin of the Virus While the geographic origin of the virus is well-known, the debate continues as to whether the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak was the result of natural transmission or a negligent lab leak, which we are seeing more evidence arise. ...
It has become critical to assess the potential range of consequences of a pandemic influenza outbreak given the uncertainty about its disease characteristics while investigating risks and mitigation strategies of vaccines, antivirals, and social distancing measures. Here, we use a simulation model and rigorous experimental design with sensitivity analysis that ...