Data driven high resolution modeling and spatial analyses of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

ABSTRACT: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread around the world with over 100 million infections to date, and currently many countries are fighting the second wave of infections. With neither sufficient vaccination capacity nor effective medication, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) remain the measure of choice. However, NPIs place a great burden on society, the mental health of individuals, and economics. Therefore the cost/benefit ratio must be carefully balanced and a target-oriented small-scale implementation of these NPIs could help achieve this balance. To this end, we introduce a modified SEIRD-class compartment model and parametrize it locally for all 412 districts of Germany. The NPIs are modeled at district level by time varying contact rates. This high spatial resolution makes it possibl

SUBMITTER: Schuler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8372931 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature