Epidemiological models are mathematical frameworks that simulate the spread of infectious diseases. Common models include:
SIR Model: Divides the population into Susceptible, Infected, and Recovered compartments. SEIR Model: Adds an Exposed compartment for those incubating the virus but not yet infectious. Agent-Based Models: Simulate interactions of individuals within a population to understand transmission dynamics.
These models are calibrated using real-world data and adjusted as new information becomes available.