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¹Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Kazla, Motihar, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh.

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Public Health

Background:

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly spread globally, impacting over 192 countries.
Effective containment strategies varied significantly between nations, necessitating predictive modeling for future impact assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the temporal dynamics of worldwide COVID-19 spread.
To forecast the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases globally.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model.
Analyzed COVID-19 case data from January 22, 2020, to April 7, 2020.

Main Results:

Forecasted a worldwide cumulative case count between 9,189,262 and 14,906,483 over the subsequent three months.
The ARIMA model provided a quantitative estimate of pandemic progression.

Conclusions:

The study provides crucial data for public health authorities and communities to prepare for the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Forecasts are contingent on the epidemic's spread remaining consistent with historical patterns.