Models of Disease Spread and Containment

This chapter explores different models for understanding disease transmission and the effectiveness of various containment strategies amid a pandemic. It evaluates the trade-offs between natural herd immunity and public health measures such as quarantines and social distancing, while considering factors like environmental conditions and the terminology surrounding the virus's origins.

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