
Days of R COVID Lives | Stats + Stories Episode 366
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Understanding the R Number: A Pandemic Perspective
This chapter examines the importance of the R number in understanding and managing the COVID-19 pandemic, tracing its historical origins and its vital role in public health strategies. Through a detailed discussion of its various definitions and complexities, the chapter illuminates how this single metric influenced both government policy and individual behavior during the health crisis.
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