TWiV 607: Coronavirus epidemiology with Jeff Shaman
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 607
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Episode description
Jeff Shaman returns to TWiV to explain why more SARS-CoV-2 testing and contact tracing is needed to stop the pandemic, and provide insights on immunity and reinfection from seasonal CoVs, the problems with antibody tests, and what to expect in the coming months.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Rich Condit
Guest: Jeff Shaman
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Links for this episode- COVID-19 findings and simulations (Shaman Lab)
- Reconciling diverse estimates of infection rates (pdf)
- Undocumented SARS-CoV-2 infections (Science)
- Simulations of SARS-CoV-2 spread (pdf)
- Repeated infections with diverse CoV (pdf)
- Letters read on TWiV 606
- Image credit
- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees.
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