Table 2.
Parameter definitions and values used in simulations
| Parameter definition (units) | Mean value* rate (1/days) | Gamma parameters | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | Transmission rate | 0·075 | ||
| ε | 1/length of exposed period | 0·76 | [13] | |
| γRO | 1/ regular infectious period (operational) | 0·061 (1/16·4) | 2·2–7·4 | Review |
| γLO | 1/ long-shedding infectious period (operational) | 0·009 (1/105·6) | 0·8–129·1 | Review |
| γRF | 1/ regular infectious period (functional) | 0·069 (1/14·5) | 2·7–5·3 | Review |
| γLF | 1/ long-shedding infectious period (functional) | 0·007 (1/136·0) | 0·7–199·4 | Review |
| ρ | Fraction that is long shedding | 0·05 | [31, 32] |
*
Value used when parameter was not varied in simulation.