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Our analysis of 11 healthcare associated #MERS outbreaks in #KSA and #RepublicofKorea found that the R0 ranged from 1.3-5.7 and it took between 2-6 weeks to bring the outbreaks under control.
Read the full paper here ⬇️
nature.com/articles/s4159…
Read the full paper here ⬇️
nature.com/articles/s4159…
"Health care professionals (HCP) & hospitals currently have tools to limit the extent & impact of outbreaks, which include early identification & isolation of suspect patients & strict adherence to standard IPC measures. These are the hallmark of effective #MERS-CoV control."
"A combination of interventions including the efficient triage of patients with res-piratory symptoms at hospital entry; limiting wait times and overcrowding in waiting areas; isolation of suspected and confirmed cases; appropriate use of droplet personal protection equipment..."
