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This study models epidemic spreading using a novel stochastic algorithm and sub-volumes method. The discrete simulation accurately predicted COVID-19 hospital statistics in France, including lockdown effects.

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  • Computational Biology
  • Mathematical Modeling

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  • Traditional epidemic models often simplify environments or ignore inherent randomness.
  • Accurate spatial and stochastic modeling is crucial for understanding disease dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a novel stochastic algorithm combined with spatial methods for epidemic modeling.
  • To simulate and analyze the COVID-19 epidemic in France, comparing discrete and continuous approaches.

Main Methods:

  • A variant of the Gillespie stochastic algorithm was employed.
  • The sub-volumes method was integrated for spatial localization.
  • The model allows seamless switching between discrete stochastic and continuous deterministic simulations.

Main Results:

  • The discrete stochastic simulation (Pandæsim) demonstrated strong correlation with French hospital data for COVID-19, both daily and overall.
  • The model successfully incorporated the impact of lockdown measures on epidemic spread.
  • Significant behavioral differences between continuous and discrete methods were identified under specific conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed stochastic discrete simulation approach provides a robust tool for modeling epidemic spreading with high accuracy.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering stochasticity and spatial heterogeneity in epidemic modeling.
  • The study offers insights into COVID-19 dynamics in France and the utility of different modeling paradigms.