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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Machine Learning
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates robust predictive models for effective healthcare response.
  • Early detection and warning systems are vital for controlling epidemic spread and improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a machine learning (ML)-based method for predicting COVID-19 transmission trends.
  • To develop a novel approach for detecting the onset of new outbreaks using epidemiological data.

Main Methods:

  • A risk index was developed to quantify transmission trend changes.
  • ML models (SVM, RF, XGBoost) were trained to classify trends (decrease, maintain, increase).
  • A new outbreak detection method was proposed based on sustained 'increase' trends (≥14 days), with sensitivity analysis performed for durations of 7-28 days.

Main Results:

  • ML models achieved over 94% accuracy in classifying transmission trends.
  • The proposed method successfully predicted outbreak start times, detecting seven estimated outbreaks versus five reported in Korea (March 2020-October 2022).
  • Random Forest and XGBoost classifiers demonstrated the highest accuracy for outbreak detection.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method accurately predicts outbreak timing with an interpretable approach.
  • This approach can serve as a standard for predicting future outbreaks and transmission trends.
  • The method supports targeted prevention, control measures, and enhanced resource management during pandemics.