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    Effective coronavirus restriction lifting requires robust contact tracing and minimal new infections. These measures are essential for public health safety before easing mandates.

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    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread public health interventions.
    • Understanding the prerequisites for lifting restrictions is critical for policy-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key epidemiological indicators for the safe de-escalation of coronavirus restrictions.
    • To inform public health strategies regarding the relaxation of non-pharmaceutical interventions.

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    • Analysis of the relationship between case numbers, contact tracing capacity, and transmission rates.

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