Swiss Cheese Model (COVID)

Swiss cheese model for COVID risk reduction. Stacked layers of prevention reduce overall risk.

Formula

Risk = Vaccination Factor × Masking Factor × Distancing Factor

Boosted, always mask, strict distance

Inputs
  • Vaccination Status: boosted
  • Mask Usage: always
  • Social Distancing: strict

Very low risk

Frequently asked questions

How does this work?
Each layer (vaccination, masks, distance) reduces risk. Combined layers = multiplied protection.