The paper formalizes mathematically the decision problem of how to allocate testing resources taking into account heterogeneity in the population. It allows also for pooled testing (group testing). Those tested positive are isolated. The paper analyzes the problem analytically and provides a numerical simulation showing that, even if the testing resources are severly constrained, utilizing them optimally can substantially reduce the health burden.

Link to paper here.

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Daniel Spiro

Uppsala University