A difficult key factor

At the beginning of the corona pandemic, the R0 value was an essential criterion for estimating the further development. A study by the University of Würzburg now shows that it was often not really accurately determined. Just to remind you: In 2020 - at the beginning of the corona pandemic - the whole of Germany was fascinated by the so-called R-value, which was published daily in the media. If it was above 1, it was clear that the pandemic would continue to spread. A value below 1, on the other hand, promised a decline in the number of infections. Values of more than 2, as calculated by the Robert Koch Institute during this time, did not bode well: they stood for an exponential spread of SARS-CoV-2. However, a study now published in the journal Scientific Reports concludes: In reality, the R-value was significantly lower than previously assumed.
account creation

TO READ THIS ARTICLE, CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

And extend your reading, free of charge and with no commitment.

Register


Login

Your Benefits

  • Access to all content
  • Receive newsmails for news and jobs
  • Post ads

myScience