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This study introduces a new stochastic SEIHR model to accurately predict daily disease fluctuations and healthcare needs. The model effectively captures random variations and trends, improving caseload predictions for public health.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Infectious Disease Modeling

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  • Deterministic compartmental models predict general disease trends but fail to capture daily random fluctuations in infections and hospitalizations.
  • Accurate prediction of these fluctuations is vital for determining healthcare capacity and managing risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel stochastic SEIHR (sSEIHR) model that accounts for random daily variations in disease spread.
  • To provide conditions for the stochastic stability of the disease-free equilibrium using the basic reproduction number.
  • To validate the model's accuracy using real-world COVID-19 data.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a stochastic SEIHR (sSEIHR) model.
  • Estimation of the basic reproduction number to derive conditions for stochastic stability.
  • Analysis of COVID-19 data from diverse global regions.
  • Parameter tuning to fit regional epidemic data.

Main Results:

  • The sSEIHR model accurately describes both general trends and random fluctuations in daily new cases.
  • Strong threshold behavior was observed near the estimated basic reproduction number.
  • Increasing noise levels slightly decreased the final proportion of infected individuals.
  • The model accurately fits regional COVID-19 data with minimal parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The sSEIHR model offers a more accurate approach to disease modeling by incorporating stochasticity.
  • It enables more precise caseload predictions for healthcare planning and risk management.
  • The model's efficiency in terms of compartments and parameters makes it a valuable tool compared to other stochastic models.