Be a disease detective

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Challenge students to work out the reproduction number of viruses

This calculations worksheet for 14–16 students gives them the opportunity to find out about R0 and how simple models can be used to predict how our actions affect it. Use this worksheet, with separate answer sheet, in your remote teaching or in the classroom.

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