So how bad might the COVID-19 outbreak get in the United States, and what measures are needed to contain it? We reviewed statements from government health officials and surveyed infectious disease experts to forecast the coming weeks. Social distancing should help slow disease spread, but there are nuances to the right approach. Imposing travel restrictions will do very little to limit the spread of COVID-19. The example of other countries shows that strong public health efforts can be successful, says Pekosz, meaning that “the U.S. still has a chance to curb the epidemic.”

Source: Forbes March 15, 2020 21:56 UTC