title: Epidemic Modelling: An Introduction (Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology)
author: D. J. Daley
description: "An excellent pedagogical resource for students and researchers...a lucid exposition of the basic mathematical methods required for the study of epidemic models. Students of mathematical biology...will find this work very appealing." Choice<br /><br />"The book's emphasis is on mathematical techniques for the analysis of given models...Illustrations are simple, but relevant and clear...Although the authors claim that "the monograph id designed to introduce probabilists and statisticians to the diverse models describing the spread of epidemics and rumours in a population", the clarity of style of this monograph would certainly also make it suitable reading matter for many mathematical biologists...To my knowledge, Daley and Gani's monograph is the only recent book of this nature.Its excellence is, therefore fortunate." Canadian Journal of Infections Diseases<br /><br />"... the text offers a wealth of information regarding epidemic modeling ... making the book usable as a text for upperlevel graduate students in a program with a strong statistical foundation." Chance<br /><br />"a pleasing depth of material." Siam Review Vol 43/4
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  Flattening the curve is not enough, we need to 
  squash it:  An explainer using a simple model 
   
  Authors: McBryde ES1, Meehan MT1, Trauer JM2. 
  Affiliations:  
  1 Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University 
  2 School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University 
   
  The known: 
  COVID-19 has been diagnosed in over 4,000 Australians. Up until mid-March, most were from 
  international travel, but now we are seeing a rise in locally acquired cases. 
  The new: 
  This study uses a simple transmission dynamic model to demonstrate the difference between 
  moderate changes to the reproduction number and forcing the reproduction number below one. 
  The implications: 
  Lowering local transmission is becoming important in reducing the transmission of COVID-19. To 
  maintain control of the epidemic, the focus should be on those in the community who do not 
  regard themselves as at risk. 
  Abstract 
  Background: Around the world there are examples of both effec