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Epidemiologic parameters of SARS-CoV-2
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic reproduction number R0 |
2–3 (Consensus) Range: 1.7–14.8 |
| Dispersion coefficient (kappa) | 0.1 (0.05–0.2) |
| Incubation period | Median 5.7 d, 99% of infections within 2–14 d |
| Serial interval | 4.0 |
