Using a stochastic continuous-time Markov chain model to examine alternative timing and duration of the COVID-19 lockdown in Kuwait: what can be done now?

• Main Authors: Mustafa Al-Zoughool (Author), Tamer Oraby (Author), Harri Vainio (Author), Janvier Gasana (Author), Joseph Longenecker (Author), Walid Al Ali (Author), Mohammad AlSeaidan (Author), Susie Elsaadany (Author), Michael G. Tyshenko (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Kuwait had its first COVID-19 in late February, and until October 6, 2020 it recorded 108,268 cases and 632 deaths. Despite implementing one of the strictest control measures-including a three-week complete lockdown, there was no sign of a declining epidemic curve. The objective...