U.S. county level analysis to determine If social distancing slowed the spread of COVID-19
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[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.). Methods. A novel cell-phone ping data was used to quantify the measures of social distancing by all U.S. counties. Results. Using a difference-in-difference approach results show that social distancing has been effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Conclusions. As policymakers face the very difficult question of the necessity and effectiveness of social distancing across the U.S., counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19. These results might help policymakers to make the public understand the risks and benefits of the lockdown. [RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Analizar la efectividad del distanciamiento social en los Estados Unidos. Métodos. Se empleó un método novedoso de contacto con teléfonos celulares (ping) para cuantificar las medidas de distanciamiento social de todos los condados de EE.UU. Resultados. Usando un enfoque de diferencia en diferencias los resultados indicaron que el distanciamiento social ha sido efectivo para reducir la propagación de la COVID-19. Conclusiones. A medida que los responsables de la formulación de políticas se enfrentan a la muy difícil cuestión de la necesidad y la eficacia del distanciamiento social en Estados Unidos, los condados en los que se han impuesto las políticas han aumentado efectivamente el distanciamiento social y en ellos se ha enlentecido la propagación de la COVID-19. Estos resultados pueden ayudar a los responsables de las políticas a hacer comprender a la población los riesgos y beneficios de las restricciones.
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Banerjee T and Nayak A. A county level analysis to determine if social distancing slowed the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2020;44:e90. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2020.90
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