I got a look at Washington State's strategy documents for combatting a disease outbreak.
There are 13 steps. On Wednesday, we reached step 10 with a ban on large gatherings. Yesterday, with the mass closure of schools and libraries, we entered step 11.
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There are 13 steps. On Wednesday, we reached step 10 with a ban on large gatherings. Yesterday, with the mass closure of schools and libraries, we entered step 11.
nytimes.com/2020/03/13/us/…
The next steps on Washington state’s containment strategy include closing workplaces, keeping people in their homes and closing off specific geographical areas. Officials have been evaluating whether they may become necessary.
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A major factor in the decisions around containment is a growing body of research and data. Modelers have projected that 400 people in the Seattle area could die in the coming weeks if officials are unable to alter the trajectory of the outbreak.
Here are the projections for Seattle region:
• If no improvement on transmissions from March 10, infections through April 7 will cause 400 deaths
• If transmissions can be reduced by 50%, only 100 deaths
• If transmissions reduced by 75%, only 30 deaths
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• If no improvement on transmissions from March 10, infections through April 7 will cause 400 deaths
• If transmissions can be reduced by 50%, only 100 deaths
• If transmissions reduced by 75%, only 30 deaths
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