Predicted number of SARS cases using Ro=3 and i=5 days
| Number of incubation period (t) | Day (t⋅i) | Predicted incident cases (Ct⋅i) | Predicted total cases (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Mathematically, 1=Ro0, 3=Ro1. | |||
| 0 | 0 | 1* | 1 |
| 1 | 5 | 3 (=Ro)* | 4 (=1+3) |
| 2 | 10 | 9 (=Ro2) | 13 (=1+3+9) |
| 3 | 15 | 27 (=Ro3) | 40 (=1+3+9+27) |