COVID-19 MODELLING WITH SQUARE ROOT SUSCEPTIBLE-INFECTED INTERACTION

We propose a COVID-19 mathematical model related to functional shape with square root susceptible-infected interaction. Using the Hurwitz criterion and then a graph theoretical-method for the construction of a Lyapunov function, we discuss both local and global stability. The analytical solution of the system is obtained in a special case. A non-standard finite difference scheme is then developed with the aim to obtain a proper discrete-time version of the model. Simulations show a good agreement between the proposed discretization and the results given by standard numerical methods.