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Optimal timing of non-pharmaceutical interventions during an epidemic

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  • Huberts, Nick F.D.
  • Thijssen, Jacco J.J.

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In response to the recent outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus governments have aimed to reduce the virus’s spread through, inter alia, non-pharmaceutical intervention. We address the question when such measures should be implemented and, once implemented, when to remove them.

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  • Huberts, Nick F.D. & Thijssen, Jacco J.J., 2023. "Optimal timing of non-pharmaceutical interventions during an epidemic," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 305(3), pages 1366-1389.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:305:y:2023:i:3:p:1366-1389
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2022.06.034
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