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Hello students for the given question some of the ways in which the population can mitigate or decrease the transmission of virus among the population are first some unique features of sars -cov -2 virus include its spike protein structure which allows it to bind to human cells more efficiently than other corona viruses and its ability to replicate quickly and shed viral particles before symptoms appear.
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Second, the virus has been able to dis -emanate globally due to factors such as high transmissibility, long incubation period, asymptomatic carriers, international travel and inadequate public health measures.
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Third, standards of care for covid -19 include supportive care such as oxygen therapy, fluid management and antipyretics.
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Management options include antiviral medications like remdesivir and immunomodulators like dexamethasone for severe cases.
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Next point, testing criteria may vary by country but generally individuals with symptoms of covid -19 or those who have been in close contact with confirmed cases should be tested.
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Exclusion criteria may include individuals with symptoms without symptoms those who have already tested positive or received a vaccine and those who have not been exposed.
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The potential harms of testing a large population may include false positive or negative results, unnecessary isolation or quarantine and burden on healthcare resources.
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Fifth point, the evidence of for the effectiveness of azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine in treating covid -19 is limited and conflicting...