Lecture 28. Epidemiology of COVID-19 Flashcards
1
Q
How many species of coronavirus are known to infect humans?
A
6
2
Q
Where did SARS-CoV-2 originate?
A
Wet-market in Wuhan, China, December 2019
Infection occurred due to a ‘spillover’ event, bats reservoir host
3
Q
What was the estimate of R0 for Covid in January 2020?
A
1.4-2.5 before another study determined 2.24-3.58
4
Q
What controls were used to stop the spread of Covid?
A
Distancing, lockdowns, quarantine
Face covering
Vaccination
