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Evaluating the Usefulness of Population-Wide COVID-19 Testing in the Omicron Era: Insights from a German Model
Gandjour, A. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft 12 · S. 776 bis 782
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Background The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, which has become dominant worldwide since late 2021, presents a unique challenge due to its high rate of asymptomatic transmission. This study evaluates the efficacy and value of population-wide testing, including self-testing, in the context of COVID-19, particularly under the Omicron variant, using data from Germany. Methods A decision-analytical model and secondary data was used for assessing the impact of systematic screening and testing for COVID-19. Various scenarios were taken into consideration including seasonal patterns of COVID-19 transmission and the pote…
Schlagworte
COVID-19
Omikron
Teststrategien
asymptomatische Übertragung
Bevölkerungs-Test
Deutschland
Impfstoff-Effektivität
klinische Vorteile
SARS-CoV-2
Massenscreening
Testverfahren
Impfstoffe
Asymptomatische Infektion
Das Gesundheitswesen
