Vanderbilt model suggests mid-May to mid-June peak, depending on behavior

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: April 10, 2020 3:41 PM CT | Published: April 10, 2020 3:10 PM CT

A Vanderbilt University model for the COVID-19 crisis shows Tennessee’s cases could peak in mid-June if the status quo is maintained for social distancing requirements but could improve to mid-May under the best scenario, which would mean statewide testing and improved contact tracing, according to researchers who put together the study.

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