Regular Testing and Self-Isolation Can Outperform Lockdowns
A new study suggests that regular diagnostic testing and self-isolation could be more effective in managing infectious diseases like COVID-19 than large-scale closures such as schools and businesses. The study, which incorporates the concept of “superspreading,” indicates that an optimized strategy of random testing combined with voluntary self-isolation can provide higher net benefits across various conditions, especially when compared to physical distancing mandates.A new study from the University of Wyoming suggests…