Conceptual representation of test-trace-isolate programs, where detection of a case in generation t through widespread testing and subsequent isolation reduces onward transmission to generation t+1.
posted on 2021-04-30, 17:45authored byKyra H. Grantz, Elizabeth C. Lee, Lucy D’Agostino McGowan, Kyu Han Lee, C. Jessica E. Metcalf, Emily S. Gurley, Justin Lessler
Individuals in generation t+1 are then traced and quarantined (and subsequently isolated, if the contact is a suspected or confirmed case) to reduce onward transmission from those who may be infected.