“…Operations Research (OR) and mathematical modeling methods have been widely used to determine optimal resource allocation strategies to control an epidemic disease. Those approaches include simulations (Ajelli et al, 2016; Kurahashi and Terano, 2015; Siettos et al, 2015; Wells et al, 2015), differential equations (Craft et al, 2005; Kaplan et al, 2003), network models (Berman and Gavious, 2007; Longini Jr et al, 2007; Porco et al, 2004; Riley and Ferguson, 2006), resource allocation analysis (Nguyen et al, 2017; Shaw and Schwartz, 2010; Tebbens and Thompson, 2009; Zaric et al, 2000), and stochastic compartmental models (Funk et al, 2017; Kibis et al, 2020; Lekone and Finkenstädt, 2006; Tanner et al, 2008).…”