Research
Where will Ebola spread next? Travel patterns offer clues
The Brief
- A Medical Xpress article examines how everyday travel patterns may help indicate where Ebola could spread next.
- The article opens by comparing daily travel routines in Boston with those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Why it matters
Understanding how people move through their daily lives can inform where public health teams focus Ebola surveillance and prevention.
Who’s affected
- epidemiologists and public health planners
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- #epidemiology
- #human mobility
- #public health
- #outbreaks
How many trips have you squeezed into the past 10 days? Whether you're in Boston or across the globe, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, your daily routine keeps you on the move. Between seven work commutes, a couple of grocery runs, a pharmacy stop and weekend dinner with…