Covid-19: Lockdowns can cut virus rate by 52% in four weeks, new study finds

Scientists looked at the effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions on the Covid-19 reproduction number. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

A combination of measures such as a public events ban, school closures and stay-at-home requirements is more effective in reducing coronavirus transmission than individual interventions, according to research.

Scientists looked at the effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) on the Covid-19 reproduction (R) number.