Research Article

Effectiveness of the Strategies Implemented in Sri Lanka for Controlling the COVID-19 Outbreak

Table 1

Descriptions and values of all parameters used in the model simulation.

ParameterDefinitionValueReference

Transmission rate for Colombo district0.175Estimated
Transmission rate for Kalutara district0.49Estimated
Transmission rate for Gampaha district0.345Estimated
Mean infectious period10.25 days[12]
Latent period5 days[13]
Hospitalization rate0.5Estimated
Quarantined period14 days[18]
Hospitalization rate from quarantine centers0.01Estimated