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Chiara Cimini¹, Giuditta Pezzotta¹, Alexandra Lagorio¹

¹Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering, University of Bergamo, 24044 Dalmine, Italy.

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|November 27, 2021

Summary

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This study introduces a hybrid simulation model combining agent-based and discrete event simulation to assess COVID-19 containment strategies in indoor settings. The model effectively evaluates public health interventions by simulating individual behaviors and crowd dynamics.

Keywords:

COVID-19 agent-based simulations discrete event simulation models hybrid simulation

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Computational modeling
Public health

Background:

Simulation models are crucial for understanding epidemic spread and containment policies.
Assessing COVID-19 containment in indoor environments presents unique challenges due to human behavior and crowd dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate how hybrid simulation can support companies in evaluating COVID-19 containment measures within indoor environments.
To present a novel Hybrid Simulation (HS) model integrating Agent-Based Simulation (ABS) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES).

Main Methods:

Developed a Hybrid Simulation (HS) model comprising an Agent-Based Simulation (ABS) for virus contagion and a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) for people flow.
Modeled specific individual behaviors in space and time, allowing adaptability to various epidemiological conditions and facility types.
Validated the HS model using a case study of a university campus in northern Italy.

Main Results:

The HS model successfully simulated virus contagion and crowd interactions in an indoor setting.
The case study demonstrated the model's potential in assessing the effectiveness of implemented COVID-19 containment measures.
The study highlighted the model's ability to adapt parameters for different scenarios and facilities.

Conclusions:

The Hybrid Simulation (HS) approach offers a comprehensive tool for decision-makers to evaluate contagion containment strategies.
This integrated ABS and DES model provides valuable insights for managing public health risks in indoor environments.
The HS model can be adapted for diverse epidemiological situations and facility types, enhancing its practical applicability.