Full Lockdowns Against the Pandemic: Time to Rethink the Paradigm

Jorge H. Wilches Visbal, Midian C. Castillo Pedraza, Carlos A. Caballero Cañas

Abstract


Since the emergence of COVID‑19, governments of the world have adopted diverse measurements for containing its propagation. Airborne transmission is the main route of contagion, and wearing masks and social distancing have been specially considered. Many epidemiology experts, the WHO, local authorities, and social media have strongly advocated such strategies.

Keywords


COVID‑19; Lockdowns; Pandemics; Paradigm

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