Publications by authors named "Mauro Bisiacco"
Quantitative assessment of the infection rate of a virus is key to monitor the evolution of an epidemic. However, such variable is not accessible to direct measurement and its estimation requires the solution of a difficult inverse problem. In particular, being the result not only of biological but also of social factors, the transmission dynamics can vary significantly in time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19 epidemic control using short-term lockdowns for collective gain.
Annu Rev Control
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Current strategies for managing COVID-19 include vaccines and social distancing measures, with lockdowns being crucial for controlling the virus's spread.
- Different approaches vary in intensity and duration, with the US and Europe often opting for long lockdowns, while Australia uses quick, short lockdowns after detecting cases.
- The paper analyzes the Australian model through nonlinear control theory, suggesting short-term lockdowns can effectively manage the epidemic while minimizing economic impacts, supported by strategies that alternate periods of lockdown with more freedom.