“ Seroepidemiological studies have great potential to inform policy makers and provide a compass through a pandemic: They allow for comparisons of seroprevalence estimates between the general population and specific subpopulation (e.g. particularly vulnerable or exposed groups), determine the spread of a virus like SARS-CoV-2 geographically and over time, and help determine the impact of public health measures and protective strategies in specific settings like schools or nursing homes. Currently, seroprevalence estimates, ideally paired with evidence on neutralizing activity, are of great importance to inform the planning or surveillance of vaccine campaigns. “
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