Modelling the effects of social distancing, antiviral therapy, and booster shots on mitigating Omicron spread

Data

From February 26, 2021 to December 31, 2022, we compiled the data on confirmed cases, severe cases, primary vaccinations, and booster vaccinations⁸. In the parameter estimation period (February 26, 2021 to February 3, 2022), we utilized the data on confirmed cases, primary and booster vaccinations. For the prediction period (February 3, 2022 to December 31, 2022), we used the primary and booster vaccination data. Severe patients data were used to compare with the simulation results of the model. To calculate the effectiveness of the vaccines administered in Korea, we considered the…