Deep-learning Models Predict Covid-19 Cases Globally With High Accuracy

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed and trained an artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model to predict the number of COVID-19 cases 14 days into the future. The model uses a combination of daily confirmed cases, region-specific government policy, reproduction numbers, and flight details from the previous 30 days to accurately predict future COVID-19 outbreaks. Model validation using COVID-19 data from 190 countries reveals that the model has error rates as low as 33%, improving accuracy for countries with multiple COVID-19 waves. Deep learning models such as this may help safeguard us from future pandemics by providing policymakers with the best information to utilize their available resources.