How Do Epidemiologists Track and Monitor COVID-19?
Epidemiologists use various methods to track and monitor the spread of COVID-19. These include:
- Surveillance Systems: Continuous collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to monitor the spread of the virus. - Contact Tracing: Identifying and notifying individuals who have been in close contact with an infected person. - Modeling and Forecasting: Using mathematical models to predict the course of the outbreak and evaluate the impact of interventions. - Genomic Sequencing: Analyzing the genetic code of the virus to track mutations and variants.
