Testing alone does not prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections; minimizing contact with people who
have an infection does. However, rapid diagnosis and isolation of people with SARS-CoV-2 …

The problem has morphed from inadequate testing capacity to inadequate numbers of
people agreeing to be tested, said Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease …

In this work we present an analysis of the two major strategies currently implemented around
the world in the fight against COVID-19: Social distancing & shelter-in-place measures to …

ABSTRACT On 24 August 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
updated its website to highlight that asymptomatic individuals, even those with exposure to a …

This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the novel coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as of the date of posting, December 1 …

BACKGROUND: Testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-
2) is largely passive, which impedes epidemic control. We defined active testing strategies …

At-home testing and monitoring of possible COVID-19 cases could ease pressure on
hospitals and emergency services and prevent the spread of infection, say experts. Public …

As the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the causative agent of COVID-19) began rapidly spreading
around the globe in the spring of 2020, existing surveillance systems were not robust or …

Contact tracing, which includes information gathering, health communication around testing,
and support for isolation and quarantine, is an important element of the coronavirus disease …

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an ongoing pandemic that poses a global threat. As
of March 26, 2020, more than 520,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 200 …