Before revision: In this article , we propose an analysis and applications of sample pooling to the epidemiologic monitoring of COVID-19 with an economy of tests .
After revision: Sample pooling consists in combining samples from multiple individuals into a single pool that is then tested using a unique test-kit. A positive test means that at least one individual within the pool is infected. Here , we propose an analysis and applications of sample pooling to the epidemiologic monitoring of COVID-19 with an economy of tests .