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Understanding Unreported Cases in the 2019-nCov Epidemic Outbreak in Wuhan, China, and the Importance of Major Public Health Interventions

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05 February 2020

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We develop a mathematical model to provide epidemic predictions for the 2019-nCov epidemic in Wuhan, China. We use reported case data up to January 31, 2020 from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission to parameterize the model. From the parameterized model we identify the number of unreported cases. We then use the model to project the epidemic forward with varying level of public health interventions. The model predictions emphasize the importance of major public health interventions in controlling 2019-nCov epidemics.
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Subject: Computer Science and Mathematics  -   Applied Mathematics
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