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Today I want to take a look at the Basic Reproduction Number, or R0 (r-naught). We saw this term become more commonplace in the news and other talk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is R0 and what does it mean? How do public health officials come up with this number? What are the limitations? And how is it used in everyday public health?

Joining me to offer some clarity on R0 is Chandana Bala. Chandy is a science writer for Gideon Informatics.

Watch the video at Outbreak News TV

  continue reading

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Manage episode 469855668 series 2826150
Content provided by Robert Herriman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Robert Herriman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Today I want to take a look at the Basic Reproduction Number, or R0 (r-naught). We saw this term become more commonplace in the news and other talk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is R0 and what does it mean? How do public health officials come up with this number? What are the limitations? And how is it used in everyday public health?

Joining me to offer some clarity on R0 is Chandana Bala. Chandy is a science writer for Gideon Informatics.

Watch the video at Outbreak News TV

  continue reading

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