The early research paper printed by the CDC by University of Texas

and the link to the direct source from the

As COVID case numbers trend higher, a *new* social mitigation strategy presents another *potential* option to severe lockdowns.

A term for prioritizing & shielding vulnerable populations most susceptible to severe cases of COVID-19, such as nursing home residents.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach to social mitigation, the strategy suggests 

doubling-down protection efforts for those most vulnerable

Those cocooning would follow strict social distancing measures, essentially self-isolate, work from home, etc.

Researchers analyzed transmission & case data of the “fastest-growing large city area” in the U.S. — Austin, Texas.

relaxation (of social mitigation efforts) will only delay future disease waves.”

 resources & saving lives, while allowing others to “relax.”

“Leaky cocooning can substantially undermine containment.”

Research published by The University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University this summer presented a strategy that includes cocooning as part of a way to "toggle" between enforcing and relaxing stay-at-home orders, as long as strict adherence for those "cocooned" takes place.

While COVID cases climb in certain states, the national average of new daily cases currently hovers at 50,000. In July, it topped 66,000. Researchers on cocooning aren't saying we'd never have to lockdown again but argue cocooning could reduce the length and severity of other mitigation measures during infection spikes.

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Cocooning Covid

The early research paper printed by the CDC by University of Texas: READ MORE

Here’s a description of an earlier study and the link to the direct sou