Estimating the risk of outbreaks of COVID-19 associated with shore leave by merchant ship crews: simulation studies for New Zealand. 2021;134(1529).

Author: Wilson N, Blakely T, Baker MG, Eichner M.

The investigators used simulation modeling to predict the likelihood of COVID-19 breakouts in COVID19-free settings as a result of merchant ship workers infected at the point of origin taking shore leave. Their findings may help policymakers make decisions about crew shore leave laws and the adoption of various control measures such as PCR testing and mask wear to reduce hazards if shore leave is permitted.