Highlights
We present a mathematical model based on a new stochastic process described by a Pure Birth process.
The proposed model matches the subexponential growth on the early stage of an epidemic.
The mathematical expression of the cumulative case incidence and cumulative death curves is obtained, with a quite accurate fit in both cases.
The model contains two parameters, the immunization and infection rates. The behavior in time of those parameters allows to assess the evolution of the outbreak.
We obtain a new indicator, the mean time between infections. This indicator allows not only to monitor the epidemic growth but also to predict the peak of cases.