Why Outbreaks Like Corona Virus Spread Exponentially, and How to "Flatten the Curve"

After the first case of covid-19, the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus, was announced in the United States, reports of further infections trickled in slowly. Two months later, that trickle has turned into a steady current…

This article was written by Harry Stevens and published by The Washington Post on March 14, 2020.