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Forecasting the novel coronavirus COVID-19

University of Bath · University of Nicosia

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Abstract

What will be the global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? Answering this question requires accurate forecasting the spread of confirmed cases as well as analysis of the number of deaths and recoveries. Forecasting, however, requires ample historical data. At the same time, no prediction is certain as the future rarely repeats itself in the same way as the past. Moreover, forecasts are influenced by the reliability of the data, vested interests, and what variables are being predicted. Also, psychological factors play a significant role in how people perceive and react to the danger from the disease and the fear that it may affect them personally. This paper introduces an objective approach to…

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Keywords
  • Timeline
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Pandemic
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
  • 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Coronavirus
  • Actuarial science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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