A dataset of non-pharmaceutical interventions on SARS-CoV-2 in Europe

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Inferring the effectiveness of government interventions against COVID-19

Jan M. Brauner et al.

Summary: Research has found that closing educational institutions, limiting gathering sizes, and closing face-to-face businesses are effective nonpharmaceutical interventions in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, while the additional effect of stay-at-home orders is relatively small.

SCIENCE (2021)

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Understanding the effectiveness of government interventions against the resurgence of COVID-19 in Europe

Mrinank Sharma et al.

Summary: Research shows that in Europe's second wave, interventions such as business closures, educational institution closures, and gathering bans help reduce virus transmission, but with slightly less effectiveness compared to the first wave. This difference is attributed to the implementation of safety measures and individual protective behaviors in public life during the pandemic.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Dataset on SARS-CoV-2 non-pharmaceutical interventions in Brazilian municipalities

Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos et al.

Summary: This paper analyzes the fragmented information on non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, utilizing survey responses from 4,027 mayors covering 72.3% of all municipalities. By quantifying NPIs, the study aims to assess the role of interventions in reducing transmission.

SCIENTIFIC DATA (2021)

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A global panel database of pandemic policies (Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker)

Thomas Hale et al.

Summary: The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT) records data on 19 different government COVID-19 policy indicators for over 190 countries. Covering closure and containment, health and economics measures, it creates an evidence base for effective responses.

NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (2021)

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AI-assisted tracking of worldwide non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19

Parthasarathy Suryanarayanan et al.

Summary: The global pandemic of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in societies around the world, prompting governments to implement non-pharmaceutical interventions to slow down the spread of the virus. The Worldwide Non-pharmaceutical Interventions Tracker for COVID-19 (WNTRAC) is a comprehensive dataset containing over 6,000 NPIs implemented globally, aimed at providing valuable information for policymakers, public health leaders, and researchers in efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.

SCIENTIFIC DATA (2021)

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Government responses and COVID-19 deaths: Global evidence across multiple pandemic waves

Thomas Hale et al.

Summary: The study found that government measures were effective in reducing COVID-19 death rates, especially in countries experiencing multiple waves of the pandemic. The impact of government stringency on reducing deaths was consistent across different waves and countries. These results highlight the enduring importance of non-pharmaceutical responses to COVID-19 over time.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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