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Reproductive number of COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on global level evidence

2020-05-26 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThe coronavirus (COVID-19) is now a global concern because of its higher transmission capacity and associated adverse consequences including death. The reproductive number of COVID-19 provides an estimate on possible extent of the transmission. This study aims to provide the average reproductive number of COVID-19 based on available global level evidence. MethodsWe searched three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct) to find studies reported the reproductive number of...

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