A recent study published in BMC Infectious Diseases has found that effective epidemics zoning can play a crucial role in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The study focused on evaluating the transmissibility of epidemics under various epidemic zoning strategies, using a mathematical model to simulate the spread of the virus under different zoning scenarios. The researchers assessed the effectiveness of each strategy in controlling the epidemic and found that timely implementation of zoning strategies is crucial in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. The findings provide valuable insights for public health officials in developing effective strategies to control the spread of infectious diseases.

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