A novel framework for inferring dynamic infectious disease transmission with graph attention: a COVID-19 case study in Korea

MPUGAT offers a novel approach for effectively integrating easily accessible, low-dimensional, non-epidemic-related data into epidemic modeling frameworks. Our findings highlight the importance of incorporating dynamic data and utilizing graph attention mechanisms to enhance accuracy of infectious disease modeling and the analysis of policy interventions. This study underscores the potential of leveraging diverse data sources and advanced deep learning techniques to improve epidemic forecasting and inform public health strategies.