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. 2020 Jul 19;5(7):e002690. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002690

Table 1.

Parameters of the discrete-time SALIR transmission model

Parameter Definition Input value Discrete-time SALIR Reference/source
p
The probability of not developing symptoms throughout the course 0.179 NA 8
βA The transmission coefficient of the A class NA
βL The transmission coefficient of the L class NA 2.00×10-8 Calibrated
βI
The transmission coefficient of the I class NA 3.20×10-7 Calibrated
σ
The transition rate of individuals from the L class to the I class 0.200/day NA 23–25
μ
The case fatality rate of the I class 0.00150/person-day NA 8
γA
The recovery rate of the A class NA 0.130/day Calibrated
γI
The recovery rate of the I class 0.0590/day NA 26
r
Fraction moving into social distancing NA 0.145 Calibrated
St=0 Initial number in the S class 9 000 000 NA 38
At=0 Initial number in the A class 6 NA Imputed
Lt=0 Initial number in the L class 252 NA Imputed
It=0 Initial number in the I class 280 NA Imputed

NA, not applicable.