Controlling the Spread of Contagious Disease in an Operational Environment

This paper assesses the potential costs and benefits of a variety measures to control a significant outbreak of infectious disease during an ongoing military operation. It also considers the influence of several operational challenges and disease characteristics on the outcome.

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Published in:Policy File 2020
Main Authors: Burr, Julia K, Cubeta, Robert L, LaViolet, Lucas A, Oxford, Sean M
Format: Report
Language:English
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Institute for Defense Analyses
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Summary:This paper assesses the potential costs and benefits of a variety measures to control a significant outbreak of infectious disease during an ongoing military operation. It also considers the influence of several operational challenges and disease characteristics on the outcome.