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  • Mathematical Biology
  • Public Health

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  • Multiple SARS-CoV-2 strains (variants) have emerged, impacting the COVID-19 pandemic's trajectory.
  • Existing models often overlook multi-strain dynamics and differential vaccine responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel mathematical model incorporating two virus variants and vaccination programs.
  • To analyze the impact of different strains and vaccination on pandemic control.

Main Methods:

  • A new mathematical model was formulated to simulate multi-strain SARS-CoV-2 dynamics.
  • The model was applied to US pandemic data to estimate key epidemiological parameters for each strain.
  • Control reproduction numbers and daily rates of infection, death, and recovery were calculated.

Main Results:

  • Model dynamics accurately predicted the rise of the Alpha variant and the potential impact of the Delta variant in 2021.
  • Key parameters like the control reproduction number () were determined for each strain.
  • The study identified minimum vaccination percentages needed to curb variant spread alongside other interventions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides a framework for understanding and managing multi-strain pandemics.
  • Vaccination strategies, when combined with other interventions, are crucial for de-accelerating the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
  • The findings offer insights for optimizing public health interventions against evolving viral threats.