Research and analysis

The Rὺm Model technical annex

The model is based on the epidemiology, behaviours and performance of NHS Test and Trace for October 2020.

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The Rùm model technical annex: assessing the impact of test, trace and isolate parameters on COVID-19 transmission in an October-like environment

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The Rὺm model technical annex: an explainer

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Details

This is a technical paper detailing the modelling approach used to calculate the Test and Trace impact on the R number.

See the Rὺm Model on GitHub

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Published 11 February 2021
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