Table 1 Description and dimension of parameters for the general SIRD transmission model (1).
Parameter | Description | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
p | Recruitment rate of susceptible individuals | \((time)^{-1}\) |
K | Maximum population capacity | (population) |
w | Prevention efficacy (isolation, masks, ventilation) | − |
\(\beta\) | Disease transmission coefficient | \((population)^{-2}(time)^{-1}\) |
a | Saturation factor for infection inhibition | \((population)^{-2}\) |
\(\mu\) | Natural mortality rate | \((time)^{-1}\) |
r | Waning immunity rate for recovered individuals | \((time)^{-1}\) |
\(\sigma\) | Natural recovery rate from infection | \((time)^{-1}\) |
\(\xi\) | Disease-induced fatality rate | \((time)^{-1}\) |
\(\alpha\) | Rate of deceased removal/disposal | \((time)^{-1}\) |
v | Treatment rate (therapeutic administration) | − |
b | Treatment saturation factor | \((population)^{-1}\) |
