The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 transmission across 130 countries and territories
The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 transmission across 130 countries and territories
Abstract Background Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are used to reduce transmission of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, empirical evidence of the effectiveness of specific NPIs has been inconsistent. We assessed the effectiveness of NPIs around internal containment and closure, international travel restrictions, economic measures, and …