Extended Epidemiological Models for Weak Economic Region: Case Studies of the Spreading of COVID-19 in the South Asian Subcontinental Countries

Biomed Res Int. 2021 Oct 19:2021:7787624. doi: 10.1155/2021/7787624. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

The ascendancy of coronavirus has become widespread all around the world. For the prevention of viral transmission, the pattern of disease is explored. Epidemiological modeling is a vital component of the research. These models assist in studying various aspects of infectious diseases, such as death, recovery, and infection rates. Coronavirus trends across several countries may analyze sufficiently using SIR, SEIR, and SIQR models. Across this study, we propose two modified versions of the SEIRD method for evaluating the transmission of this infectious disease in the South Asian countries, more precisely, in the south Asian subcontinent. The SEIRD model is updated further by fusing some new factors, namely, isolation for the suspected people and recovery and death of the people who are not under the coverage of healthcare schemes or reluctant to receive treatment for various catastrophes. We will investigate the influences of those ingredients on public health-related issues. Finally, we will predict and display the infection scenario and relevant elements with the concluding remarks through the statistical analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Asia / epidemiology
  • Bangladesh / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Developing Countries
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / statistics & numerical data
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Physical Distancing
  • Public Health / statistics & numerical data