Develop a monitoring system and protocols to contain new outbreaks of COVID-19

Project description Due to the corona pandemic, a problem is likely to remain until a well-functioning vaccine is available. Controlling new outbreaks until then requires a combination of effective monitoring, along with detection, testing, isolation and quarantine protocols. The aim of this project is to develop a broad scientific basis for an effective monitoring system for COVID-19 with associated action protocols. This is done, among other things, by means of mathematical models. This takes into account the characteristics of COVID-19, the status of the outbreak, potential imports of disease cases, specific risks and target groups, the impact of measures to prevent spread and human behavior. This research is conducted with a large group of experts from various disciplines and health institutes and organizations. The results can be used directly by policymakers for the current pandemic. In addition, the developed methods and models can also be used for future outbreaks of other infectious diseases.