Agent-based simulation of pedestrian dynamics for exposure time estimation in epidemic risk assessment.
Z Gesundh Wiss
; 31(2): 221-228, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-33824850
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic spreading across the world, protective measures for containing the virus are essential, especially as long as no vaccine or effective treatment is available. One important measure is the so-called physical distancing or social distancing.Methods:
In this paper, we propose an agent-based numerical simulation of pedestrian dynamics in order to assess the behavior of pedestrians in public places in the context of contact transmission of infectious diseases like COVID-19, and to gather insights about exposure times and the overall effectiveness of distancing measures.Results:
To abide by the minimum distance of 1.5 m stipulated by the German government at an infection rate of 2%, our simulation results suggest that a density of one person per 16m2 or below is sufficient.Conclusions:
The results of this study give insight into how physical distancing as a protective measure can be carried out more efficiently to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article