Challenges on the interaction of models and policy for pandemic control

Liza Hadley; Peter Challenor; Chris Dent; Valerie Isham; Denis Mollison; Duncan A. Robertson; Ben Swallow; Cerian R. Webb

doi:10.1016/j.epidem.2021.100499

Challenges on the interaction of models and policy for pandemic control

Liza Hadley
, Peter Challenor
, Chris Dent
, Valerie Isham
, Denis Mollison
, Duncan A. Robertson
, Ben Swallow
, Cerian R. Webb

School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen infectious disease modelling at the forefront of government decision-making. Models have been widely used throughout the pandemic to estimate pathogen spread and explore the potential impact of different intervention strategies. Infectious disease modellers and policymakers have worked effectively together, but there are many avenues for progress on this interface. In this paper, we identify and discuss seven broad challenges on the interaction of models and policy for pandemic control. We then conclude with suggestions and recommendations for the future.

Original language	English
Article number	100499
Journal	Epidemics
Volume	37
Early online date	30 Aug 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2021.100499
Publication status	Published - Dec 2021

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Communication
Cooperation
Modelling
Pandemic
Policy

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology
Virology
Parasitology
Microbiology

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