Reproductive number

We quantified the spread of COVID-19 through time in Switzerland as well as for >180 countries across the world by estimating the reproductive number using case data and line list data. If this number is above 1, the epidemic is exponentially increasing, if this number is below 1, the epidemic is declining.

We updated the dedicted webpage until Dec. 2022, displaying global estimates, as well as Swiss estimates (National, Cantons, and Greater Regions). All estimates were updated daily and our code is external pageopen source. The updates were terminated due to limited reporting of case data and line list data.

A subteam continued to estimate the reproductive number based on wastewater data, with results being shown and updated on this dashboard.

Core team: Jeremie Scire, Jana Huisman, Dr Daniel Angst, Prof Sebastian Bonhoeffer, Prof Tanja Stadler.