Rapid antigen Testing and Mask Wearing While Waiting for COVID-19 Vaccines

Abstract

After the rapid surge of COVID-19 in Europe during the spring of 2020, implementation of lockdowns succeeded in drastically reduce the number of cases and deaths within 2-3 months. However, it came at a heavy socioeconomic cost, representing the deepest recession since World War II. Now, easing COVID-19 restrictions during the summer has being followed by a new surge of cases that, again, are challenging all governments.