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Quarantining and drone-delivered testing can significantly reduce peak COVID-19 infections in Sweden, nearly without extending epidemic duration. These strategies flatten the epidemic curve effectively.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Public Health Interventions

Background:

  • The classical SIR (Susceptible-Infected-Recovered) model is a foundational tool for understanding epidemic dynamics.
  • Effective containment strategies are crucial for managing infectious disease outbreaks and mitigating public health impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the SIR model by incorporating a quarantined compartment to better reflect real-world epidemic control measures.
  • To evaluate the impact of quarantining on epidemic trajectory, specifically its ability to 'flatten the curve'.
  • To assess the feasibility and logistical requirements of using drones for mass-testing during an epidemic.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical solution of differential equations governing the extended SIR model with a quarantined compartment.
  • Development of a method to estimate the drone fleet size required for mass-testing in urban environments.
  • Application and validation of the models using COVID-19 data from Sweden.

Main Results:

  • Quarantining effectively reduces the peak proportion of the infected population over time, demonstrating the 'flattening the curve' phenomenon.
  • Drone-based mass-testing strategies can be logistically planned, with methods to estimate necessary fleet sizes.
  • Modeling COVID-19 spread in Sweden indicated that these interventions could significantly lower infection peaks with minimal impact on epidemic duration.

Conclusions:

  • The extended SIR model with a quarantined compartment provides valuable insights into epidemic control.
  • Integrating drone technology for mass-testing offers a promising approach for rapid response and containment.
  • The combined strategy of quarantining and drone-enabled testing presents a powerful tool for managing infectious diseases like COVID-19.