Public Health Interventions aGainst Human Transmission of COVID-19 (PHIGHT COVID)​

PHIGHT COVID (Public Health Interventions aGainst Human Transmission of Covid 19)  Background In 2020, the world faced an unprecedented pandemic from SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agent of COVID-19) with no licensed vaccines or antivirals at hand. While public health interventions like mask orders, large gathering bans, and business closures can impact the spread of emerging respiratory viruses like […]

Multidisciplinary InvesTIGAtion of Transmission to Ease inFLUenza (MITIGATE FLU)​

MITIGATE FLU (Multidisciplinary Investigation to Ease Influenza)  Background   Sustained human-to-human transmission defines the epidemiological success of seasonal influenza viruses. Although progress has been made in recent years, significant gaps in understanding remain. For example, current evidence suggests that influenza viruses can transmit between hosts through direct contact, the air, or contaminated surfaces, but the relative […]

Modeling Influenza A Virus Transmission in Humans

Modeling Influenza A Virus Transmission in Humans​​ Modeling Influenza A Virus Transmission in Humans​​ Background Transmission rates define the magnitude of seasonal influenza epidemics. Thus, interventions with the​ potential to interrupt transmission – such as ventilation, filtration, UV, and vaccination – could constrain​ outbreaks and protect broad swathes of the population. Unfortunately, our ability to […]