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An alternative approach-combination of lockdown and open in fighting COVID-19 pandemics.

Authors :
Yao L
Aleya L
Goldman E
Graff JC
Gu W
Source :
Environmental science and pollution research international [Environ Sci Pollut Res Int] 2022 Nov; Vol. 29 (54), pp. 82611-82614. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 14.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year and the omicron variant becomes dominant, we propose an alternative strategy for dealing with COVID-19, called hybrid lockdown, that is, the combination of lockdown (the centralized and organized lockdown of the high-risk population) and free mobility (normal mobility) of the low-risk population. Such an approach will enable a country or region, especially with a high population density, to achieve significant prevention and control the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at the least cost.<br /> (© 2022. This is a U.S. Government work and not under copyright protection in the US; foreign copyright protection may apply.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1614-7499
Volume :
29
Issue :
54
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Environmental science and pollution research international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36229730
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23438-2