A local Agent-Based Model of COVID-19 spreading and interventions

2023

This research presents a simulation model that combines metapopulation geospatial data with the SEIR epidemiological model to simulate a city of up to 250,000 residents while considering various factors such as virus transmission rate, disease severity, and prevention and control measures. This model can assist decision-makers in exploring different pandemic response strategies, including lockdowns, social distancing, mass testing, contact tracing, and vaccination. This simulation aims to provide decision-makers with a better understanding of the implications of their choices and enable them to make informed real-time decisions to manage a health crisis.