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April 30, 2021
“The Swiss Cheese” Model does not prevent COVID-19, but it does help us in explaining our mitigation protocols.
Think of each of the following mitigation protocols as a slice of swiss cheese.
Slice 1. Disinfecting and Sanitizing Surfaces
Slice 2. Hand Sanitizing
Slice 3. Social Distancing
Slice 4. Limiting Size of Gatherings
Slice 5. Masks
Slice 6. Monitoring Health
Slice 7. Ventilation
Slice 8. Vaccinations
Each of these slices contributes to help stopping the spread of COVID-19. On their own they are not totally effective(holes in cheese), however when stacked,they work together to effectively block the spread.
While more people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, now is not the time to start peeling away slices. We must continue to implement all our protocols to get the spread of the virus under control.