The small print on the last chart is really important: "Some countries, such as France and the US, count deaths resulting directly from the virus only, whilst others, such as the UK and Italy, u… (View Post)

Perhaps surprisingly, the % positives of those tested because they are admitted to hospital (Pillar I) is 18.6% today and Pillar II (essential workers) was 16.0%, so quite similar. The Pillar I numbe… (View Post)

There has also been in a reduction in absolute numbers of positive cases (by PCR testing) in hospital when assessed by specimen date. (View Post)

Yes. Also worth pondering who would get that (e.g., front-line medics / carers / those at higher risk). With smaller volumes it could still make a big difference. (View Post)

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/ is quite interesting, especially the Daily Number of Lab Cases by Specimen date panel. This only includes the Pillar I data (ie from those tested after admission to h… (View Post)