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An Application of Logistic Formula to Deaths by COVID-19 in Japan

Saito, T.

2020-09-18 epidemiology
10.1101/2020.09.15.20195081
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A logistic formula in biology is applied to analyze deaths by COVID-19 for both of the first and the second waves in Japan. We then discuss ends of both waves and their mortality ratios. The meaning of population N in an epidemic is discussed.

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