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Question

Given an R₀ of 2.5 for a pathogen transmitted predominantly by short-range aerosols, calculate the effective reproductive number (R_e) after implementing an intervention estimated to reduce transmission probability by 60%.

Accepted Answer

Re = 1.0

Answer

Re = 2.5

Answer

Re = 0.4

Answer

Re = 3.5

Given an R0 of 2.5 for a pathogen transmitted predominantly by short-range aerosols, calculate the effective reproductive number (Re) after implementing an intervention estimated to reduce transmission probability by 60%.

Given an R₀ of 2.5 for a pathogen transmitted predominantly by short-range aerosols, calculate the effective reproductive number (R_e) after implementing an intervention estimated to reduce transmission probability by 60%.