Editorial: Insights in the emergence and persistence of COVID-19: a modelling perspective.

The editorial in Frontiers in Epidemiology discusses the role of mathematical modelling in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on public health interventions, mobility data, and population heterogeneity. The authors reflect on the effectiveness of modelling during the acute phase of the pandemic and its relevance in the persistent phase. Different modelling approaches are explored, including the use of mobility data and digital contact tracing apps. The importance of realistic models that can adapt to changing public health needs and incorporate new data streams is emphasized. [Extracted from the article]