diff --git a/malaria.py b/malaria.py
index 010bdde..c533453 100644
--- a/malaria.py
+++ b/malaria.py
@@ -228,12 +228,16 @@ class Model:
         This functions runs the simulation
         """
         print(chr(27) + "[2J")
-        for t in range(self.time_steps):
-            print("Simulating timestep: {}".format(t), end='\r')
-            self.step()
-            if self.graphical:
-                self.draw(t)
-            
+        # actual simulation runs inside try except to catch keyboard interrupts and always print stats
+        try:
+            for t in range(self.time_steps):
+                print("Simulating timestep: {}".format(t), end='\r')
+                self.step()
+                if self.graphical:
+                    self.draw(t)
+        except KeyboardInterrupt:
+            pass
+ 
         print(chr(27) + "[2J")
         self.compile_stats()
         self.print_stats()
@@ -315,6 +319,6 @@ class Human(IntEnum):
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    model = Model(graphical=False)
+    model = Model(graphical=True)
     model.run()