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They will combine their expertise in modeling both epidemiology and molecular chemistry to create this unique tool.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt every point in time, you want to monitor the effective transmissibility of the disease, independent of how many people actually have it: what is the likelihood that somebody goes out and who do they infect?\u201d Ghoshal says.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/mathematical-model-monitor-spread-covid-19-435202\/\">Explore more in-depth details about their mathematical model.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two University of Rochester researchers are creating a mathematical model that will monitor the spread of the coronavirus, which will help policymakers make informed decisions about reopening the country. 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