R (reproduction rate or transmissibility rate) is clearly determined in part by our behaviours and will be reduced by physical distancing and wearing of face masks etc etc. However it is also determined by other measurable societal characteristics, in particular the proportion immune and the proportion infected (prevalence). This relationship will operate at a number of different levels and could in principle be modelled. Is anyone aware of any modelling attempts that have been made on this latter question?
(apologies for cross posting)
Best wishes,
Russell Ecob
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