Models and Indicators for the Evolution of the Epidemic in Mexico

Adrian Acuña-Zegarra, PhD Universidad de Sonora Abstract: I will present models and quantitative indicators that we have developed or applied to inform public health authorities on the mitigation and control of the epidemic in Mexico but, particularly, in Querétaro state. In Mexico there are limited testing and contact tracing of cases. We have, therefore, limited information for disease surveillance. Nevertheless, the need to have indicators of the state of the epidemic is a pressing need. We have developed some ideas to overcome these limitations that incorporate the traditional social behavior of the Mexican people into our models. If you found this video useful, please check out our other videos on computational modeling, infection and immunology: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEtieOeWbMKh9VcQoinSwODcSZKMTGat Please consider joining our IMAG/MSM WG on Multiscale Modeling and Viral Pandemics: https://www.imagwiki.nibib.nih.gov/content/msm-viral-pandemics-meetings Please also consider joining the Global Alliance for Immune Prediction and Intervention: http://glimprint.org/