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Table 4 Parameters setting for the base model

From: Simulating preventative testing of SARS-CoV-2 in schools: policy implications

Parameter Type

Parameters

Value

Disease related

Number of contacts per school day [13]

3.45

Transmission probability of pre-symptomatic [14]

0.05

Transmission probability of symptomatic [15]

0.14

Transmission probability of asymptomatic [15]

0.14

Pre-symptomatic rate (portion) [15]

0.45

Pre-symptomatic latent period day) [14]

2.3

Asymptomatic latent period (day) [14]

5.47

Symptomatic latent period (day) [14]

2.63

Self-isolation rate [14]

0.5

Symptomatic recovery period (day) [16]

12.0

Asymptomatic recovery period (day) [16]

9.0

Number of initially infected students

3

Class related

Class size

25

Number of classes

20

Test related

Number of tests in each class

1

Test results time (day)

2

Test expiry time (day)

10

Test frequency (day)

10