In this paper, we proposed a nonlinear deterministic mathematical model for the transmission dynamics of COVID-19. First, we analyzed the system properties such as boundedness of the solutions, existence of disease-free and endemic equilibria, local and global stability of equilibrium points. Besides, we computed the basic reproduction number
and studied its normalized sensitivity for model parameters to identify the most influencing parameter. The local stability of the disease-free equilibrium point is also verified via the help of the Jacobian matrix and Routh Hurwitz criteria. Moreover, the global stability of the disease-free equilibrium point is proved by using the approach of Castillo-Chavez and Song. We also proved the existence of the forward bifurcation using the center manifold theory. Then the model is fitted with COVID-19 infected cases reported from March 13, 2020, to July 31, 2021, in Ethiopia. The values of model parameters are then estimated from the data reported using the least square method together with the
fminsearch
function in the
MATLAB
optimization toolbox. Finally, different simulation cases were performed using PYTHON software to compare with analytical results. The simulation results suggest that the spread of COVID-19 can be managed via minimizing the contact rate of infected and increasing the quarantine of exposed individuals.
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