Modelling the transmission of airborne infections in enclosed spaces

For that study, the Wells-Riley equation for modelling airborne infection in indoor environments is incorporated into a SEIR epidemic model - with a short incubation period - to simulate the transmission dynamics of airborne infectious diseases in ventilated rooms. Thanks to that model, the effect of the ventilation rate and the room occupancy can be examined and long-term impact of infection control measures can be assessed too. A theoretical study demonstrate how changes to both the physical environment and infection control procedures can potentially limit the spread of short-incubation-period airborne infections in enclosed spaces such as hospitals.