Discussion of the paper "Optimal treatment allocations in space and time for on-line control of an emerging infectious disease'' by E. B. Laber, N. J. Meyer, B. J. Reich, K. Pacifici, J. A. Collazo and J. Drake

TL;DR

This discussion paper analyzes the original work on optimal spatial and temporal treatment strategies for controlling emerging infectious diseases, emphasizing statistical and methodological considerations.

Contribution

It provides critical insights and perspectives on the original paper's approach to adaptive treatment allocation for infectious disease control.

Findings

Highlights strengths of the original methodology

Identifies potential improvements and extensions

Discusses implications for public health policy

Abstract

This is a written discussion of the paper "Optimal treatment allocations in space and time for on-line control of an emerging infectious disease" by E. B. Laber, N. J. Meyer, B. J. Reich, K. Pacifici, J. A. Collazo and J. Drake, contributed to the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series C