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    • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated substantial public health interventions by local governments worldwide.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To stress-test various alternative reopening plans using an updated version of the RAND decision support model.
    • To identify generalizable lessons and key characteristics of effective reopening strategies, using California as a case study.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an updated computational model originally developed for analyzing nonpharmaceutical intervention trade-offs.
    • Performed stress-tests on diverse reopening scenarios within the context of California's pandemic response.
    • Analyzed the outcomes to derive generalizable lessons for policymakers.

    Main Results:

    • The study identified critical trade-offs policymakers face when selecting nonpharmaceutical intervention levels.
    • Experiments with alternative reopening plans revealed distinct patterns and potential consequences.
    • Four key characteristics of optimal reopening strategies were elucidated through the modeling.

    Conclusions:

    • The decision support tool provides valuable insights for navigating complex public health decisions during pandemics.
    • Understanding the trade-offs associated with nonpharmaceutical interventions is crucial for effective pandemic management.
    • The identified characteristics offer a framework for developing robust and adaptable reopening strategies.