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Yep, I've read this article before (more)

But I feel like it supports my question more than it answers it.

In the first model it shows how the spread occurs very quickly when no measures are taken. So, before the US started practicing distancing, wouldn't we see the most number of cases about a week from that last day of "normal behavior"? Some people are arguing that the sickness is catching up but that doesn't make sense to me with a 5-6 day average incubation period.

I get that distancing is supposed to slow the spread, not stop it. This allows our hospitals to catch up and level out their treatment to the public.

(In response to this post by Flemington Hokie)

Posted: 03/26/2020 at 06:39AM

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