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Epidemic models with geography

Physics and Society 2020-05-18 v1 Populations and Evolution

Abstract

Most epidemic models are spatially aggregate and the index which is most used for planning and policy numbers, the r number, typically refers to a single system of interest. Even if r numbers are calculated for each of adjacent areas, regions or countries for example, there is no interaction between them. Here we aim to offer a fine-grained geography: models of epidemics in spatially disaggregated systems with interactions. This offers the possibility of new insights into the dynamics of epidemics and of policies aimed at mitigation and control.

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@article{arxiv.2005.07673,
  title  = {Epidemic models with geography},
  author = {Alan Wilson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2005.07673},
  year   = {2020}
}

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5 pages

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