How can we improve self-isolation and quarantine for covid-19?
BMJ Analysis examines the approaches to supporting and monitoring isolation in countries with available data from government reports and websites, peer reviewed articles, preprints, and news media reports to help understand what works.
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British Medical Journal
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SPS commentary:
An editorial highlights that people need to be able to isolate without fear of a substantial damage to their work, income, family, or caring responsibilities; they cannot wait for vaccine mediated decreases in morbidity and mortality to manifest. It adds that integrating equitable support services for those most at risk for covid-19 is a national emergency and governments should act accordingly.