Modelling the impact of repeat asymptomatic testing policies for staff on SARS-CoV-2 transmission potential.

ABSTRACT: Repeat asymptomatic testing in order to identify and quarantine infectious individuals has become a widely-used intervention to control SARS-CoV-2 transmission. In some workplaces, and in particular health and social care settings with vulnerable patients, regular asymptomatic testing has been deployed to staff to reduce the likelihood of workplace outbreaks. We have developed a model based on data available in the literature to predict the potential impact of repeat asymptomatic testing on SARS-CoV-2 transmission. The results highlight features that are important to consider when modelling testing interventions, including population heterogeneity of infectiousness and correlation with test-positive probability, as well as adherence behaviours in response to policy. Furthermore, the model

SUBMITTER: Whitfield CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9626407 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature