Active testing of groups at increased risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 in Canada: costs and human resource needs - Campbell, Jonathon R.; Sulis, Giorgia; Menzies, Dick; Uppal, Aashna; Lan, Zhiyi; Winters, Nicholas; Yanes-Lane, Mercedes; Oxlade, Olivia; Fregonese, Federica; Bastos, Mayara Lisboa; Law, Stephanie; Oh, Chi Eun; et al. (Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ), 2020)
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