Medicine and Health

Optimal, near-optimal, and robust epidemic control

D. H. Morris, F. W. Rossine, et al.

This research by Dylan H. Morris, Fernando W. Rossine, Joshua B. Plotkin, and Simon A. Levin explores how to effectively use time-limited interventions during a novel disease outbreak. The study highlights that while optimal strategies are essential, simple and implementable approaches can yield impressive results. However, small errors in execution can dramatically affect outcomes, underscoring the importance of timely interventions for robust disease control.