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January 2021 PMID 33129965

Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020.

Yacong Bo, Cui Guo, Changqing Lin, Yiqian Zeng, Hao Bi Li, Yumiao Zhang, Md Shakhaoat Hossain, Jimmy W M Chan, David W Yeung, Kin On Kwok, Samuel Y S Wong, Alexis K H Lau, Xiang Qian Lao

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Peak: 9 in Dec 2020
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a high level of interest, with users citing specific elements like the effectiveness of lockdown measures and referencing the size of the study (e.g., 1.9 million cases) to underscore its significance. Words like 'scientifically proven,' 'effectiveness,' and 'counterarguments' indicate a tone of analysis and debate, demonstrating engagement with the research's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of NPIs, with some emphasizing the importance of multiple measures.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions are highly engaged, with posters referencing detailed studies, relevant examples, and debating the implications of the findings.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some discussions involve deep evaluation of the study's validity, others are more superficial, showing variable levels of involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts recognize that the study influences the understanding and measures related to COVID-19, but some dismiss the overall impact due to differing opinions.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed data from 190 countries to assess how four main non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) — like masks, quarantine, social distancing, and traffic restrictions — helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 during early 2020.
  • The findings showed that each NPI was associated with a significant reduction in the virus's transmission rate, with combined measures being even more effective.
  • Overall, the research suggests that implementing multiple NPIs simultaneously, especially social distancing along with other measures, is a highly effective strategy for controlling COVID-19 spread.]
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Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants et contredisent vos propos. https://t.co/SZgHkqyeP2 https://t.co/HehRsxtPnf

Dec 30, 2020 · 42 likes · 6 shares · 79,241 followers View post →
balkraix
@balkraix · X

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Dec 5, 2020 · 5 likes · 4,517 followers View post →
Marko Kovic
@marko_kovic · X

@Buster_InShorts Angesichts deiner Red Herrings und Ad Hominems bringt ein Austausch wohl wenig. Nur so viel: "Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen? Gegeben, aber gering." https://t.co/MMNDGLweVd. https://t.co/0nR2142aDB. https://t.co/lsCkbrW6zs. https://t.co/swzMwQbJoX.

Apr 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 18,408 followers View post →
Michaël
@mimiryudo · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 17,416 followers View post →
DrJohn
@DrJohnFa · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 9,641 followers View post →
Calafiore Matthieu
@Matt_Calafiore · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 9,196 followers View post →

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Rislabatz
@Rislabatz · X

@ZuEndeDenken @kwippo @FrankfurtZack Die Wirksamkeit von Lockdown-Maßnahmen ist wissenschaftlich belegt (Hier nur ein paar wenige Studienlinks). https://t.co/MwUteywjXn... https://t.co/U1VisBudCg https://t.co/TjdgZZlt2f https://t.co/XA0fGl5UEh https://t.co/vBiIf5nTj4

Mar 15, 2023 · 259 followers View post →
Marko Kovic
@marko_kovic · X

@Buster_InShorts Angesichts deiner Red Herrings und Ad Hominems bringt ein Austausch wohl wenig. Nur so viel: "Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen? Gegeben, aber gering." https://t.co/MMNDGLweVd. https://t.co/0nR2142aDB. https://t.co/lsCkbrW6zs. https://t.co/swzMwQbJoX.

Apr 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 18,408 followers View post →
TES
@Endannogwat · X

@L3onIam @William93105180 @AtheistKlimaat @telegraaf Nee, want het is niet mijn argument. Het is normaal on je eigen bewering te onderbouwen. Maar oké, jij hebt het over influenza. Dit onderzoek liet zien dat het voor covid wel effectief lijkt te zijn: https://t.co/RkqEEG4HuI

Apr 2, 2021 · 26 followers View post →
Rodrigo Sales
@RodrigoSBF · X

@MuriloFMartins1 @BrunoSilvagp @ronantardin @PauloCamara40 Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/dZMB5E6WS9 Leia.

Mar 15, 2021 · 1,338 followers View post →
Rodrigo Sales
@RodrigoSBF · X

@BrunoSilvagp @ronantardin @PauloCamara40 Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/dZMB5E6WS9

Mar 15, 2021 · 1,338 followers View post →
E. Arthur Phillips
@MPH_Adapt · X

Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/g0ExA7bsuv

Feb 10, 2021 · 942 followers View post →
Enrique Soler
@soler_kike · X

Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/j8JaeaZ66c

Feb 9, 2021 · 3,453 followers View post →
Otto Kolbl
@OttoKolbl · X

@Thomas_Wilckens @systemanalysen @a_rosenfelder @rki_de @RWI_Leibniz @iw_koeln @SWPBerlin @augurzky @H_Bardt @DohrnRoland @michael_huether @mayer_iras @Karl_Lauterbach Lancet Infectious Diseases: https://t.co/LbcBCTPxv8 Science: https://t.co/Q4o5pw7C7d https://t.co/RC75R6sPYV Nature: https://t.co/0R5C7Et224 Int. J. of Infect. Dis: https://t.co/iwRpF7EEq3 4/

Feb 7, 2021 · 3,755 followers View post →
DrJohn
@DrJohnFa · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 9,641 followers View post →
Benyelles Nibel
@benynibel · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

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Calafiore Matthieu
@Matt_Calafiore · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 9,196 followers View post →
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@B93573037 · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

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Michaël
@mimiryudo · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 17,416 followers View post →
yossi
@yossi_fan · X

RT @Le___Doc: Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants…

Dec 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 369 followers View post →
Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Par exemple cette "petite" étude sur 1.908.197 cas COVID-19 confirmés dans 190 pays dont certains éléments sont intéressants et contredisent vos propos. https://t.co/SZgHkqyeP2 https://t.co/HehRsxtPnf

Dec 30, 2020 · 42 likes · 6 shares · 79,241 followers View post →
PsychiatryAI.com
@PsychiatryAIcom · X

Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/6bzoFnmtUE

Dec 6, 2020 · 434 followers View post →
balkraix
@balkraix · X

Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020 https://t.co/BHRRNgqoVm https://t.co/QzHCXq0VBo

Dec 5, 2020 · 5 likes · 4,517 followers View post →
Carl Spackler
@kj20192 · X

@MaxBoot You can send him these if you are interested None were based on any modelling https://t.co/toU9Mpa84p https://t.co/spDi46ZsMm https://t.co/GwGLLafuVK https://t.co/NvIN3D79a0

Nov 4, 2020 · 279 followers View post →
Fanal
@dancer______ · X

@xarxaindepe @QuimTorraiPla Per la salut, en nombre Aquí tens un article, espero el teu... XD Bo Y. Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 transmission in 190 countries from 23 January to 13 April 2020. Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Oct 28:S1201-9712(20)32270-0.

Nov 3, 2020 · 24 followers View post →