Epidemiologists used various tools and methods to track and analyze the pandemic:
Contact tracing: Identifying and notifying individuals who had close contact with infected persons to prevent further transmission. Surveillance systems: Monitoring the spread and impact of the virus through data collection and analysis. Mathematical modeling: Predicting the course of the pandemic and assessing the potential impact of interventions. Genomic sequencing: Analyzing the genetic makeup of the virus to track mutations and understand its evolution.