
What do we mean we talk about the ‘elimination’ of Covid-19? - Infectious Thoughts
Siouxsie Wiles • Apr 24, 2020 •
New Zealand is pursuing an ‘elimination’ strategy to counter the coronavirus pandemic. But that word, as with many terms in science, is not necessarily the same as its common usage. Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, our plan is to eliminate Covid-19. We have long since abandoned the “flatten the curve” strategy, which aims to slow the spread of the … Read More