Optimal resource allocation with spatiotemporal transmission discovery for effective disease control

ConclusionsComputationally characterizing spatiotemporal transmission patterns allows for the effective risk mapping and resource prioritization; such adaptive strategies are of critical importance in achieving timely outbreak control under insufficient capacity. The proposed method can help guide public-health responses not only to the Omicron outbreaks but also to the potential future outbreaks caused by other new variants. Moreover, the investigation conducted in Hong Kong, China provides useful suggestions on how to achieve effective disease control with insufficient capacity in other highly populated countries and regions.Graphical Abstract
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research