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However, this policy is based solely on indicators from one of the populations. Using a mathematical model that integrates \u03b2(\u00b7)-SIR representations\u2014where \u03b2(\u00b7) is a variable specific to each population and is governed by a dynamic law (a differential equation coupled to state variables)\u2014the dynamic consequences of the epidemiological processes in both populations are explored and compared analytically and numerically. 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