Effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as school closures
and stay-at-home orders, during the COVID-19 pandemic has been assessed in many studies.
Such assessments can inform public health policies and contribute to evidence-based
choices of NPIs during subsequent waves or future epidemics. However, methodological
issues and no standardised assessment practices have restricted the practical value
of the existing evidence. Here, we present and discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19
pandemic and make recommendations for standardising and improving assessment, data
collection, and modelling.
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