Medicine and Health

Substantial underestimation of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States

S. L. Wu, A. N. Mertens, et al.

Explore how a team of researchers, including Sean L. Wu and Andrew N. Mertens, uncovered a staggering 6.4 million cumulative SARS-CoV-2 infections in the U.S. by April 2020, far exceeding the confirmed case numbers. Their innovative semi-Bayesian approach reveals vital insights into the infection burden often overlooked due to limited testing accuracy.

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