The Danmask study was a randomized controlled trial
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
We need a long-term plan that controls the impact of the disease while minimizing the disruption
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
Governments are producing a series of contradictory and confusing policies which have a brief shelf life as the next crisis emerges
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
We appear to have the reality of viral circulation
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
The number of cases should not be the main driver of future lockdowns
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
The drawbacks of false-positive results can be substantial
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
Despite two decades of pandemic preparedness, there is considerable uncertainty as to the value of wearing masks
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
In any future pandemic we must develop strategies to minimize the harms for those at greater risk
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson
Out of sight, the elderly have remained out of mind during this crisis
By Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson