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Toolkit Resources > Literature review: Key takeaways
The Phase 2 literature review analyzed and summarized findings from available scientific literature on SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) from mid-May through mid-August 2020. This review focused on studies of how the virus is spread, virus attenuation on commonly found materials, and effectiveness of prevention and decontamination measures. This visual summarizes the key findings from the literature.
Last update: November 19, 2020