To Test or Not to Test: COVID-19 Prevention Strategies to Keep Large Gatherings Safe

Ann Intern Med. 2021 Oct;174(10):1470-1471. doi: 10.7326/M21-2976. Epub 2021 Jul 20.

Abstract

Llibre and colleagues' brief research report investigated the effect of point-of-care onsite testing, use of face masks, and improved ventilation in preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission at a large indoor concert. The editorialists evaluate factors that contributed to the success of these multimethod prevention strategies and the cost-effectiveness of such measures. They also consider how these measures could be adapted to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in other settings.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / diagnosis*
  • COVID-19 / prevention & control*
  • COVID-19 Testing*
  • Crowding*
  • Humans
  • Mass Behavior*
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • SARS-CoV-2