Epidemics
2020-03-10 — 2020-04-03
Wherein attention is directed to the mechanics of disease spread, with particular examination of COVID‑19 and its ties to global trade networks, and empirical contagion models are considered.
A grab-bag of links about disease spread in its filthy glory. I am particularly examining COVID-19, out of necessity.
The spread of diseases in populations. A nitty-gritty messy empirical application for those abstract contagion models.
Connection with global trade networks: Cosma Shalizi on Ebola and Mongol Modernity.
1 Modelling
I used to know a little about agent-based behavioural epidemic simulation, but I am no longer in that field and do not regard myself as a practical expert.
I do know a little more about contagion models.
2 Ameliorations
2.1 Contact tracing
Contact tracing is its own miniature study.