We @RoyalStatSoc are excited to be launching an expert Working Group on Diagnostic Tests, reported here in today& #39;s FT https://www.ft.com/content/2f6c4175-19e6-403e-ac7a-632d5df8fb5f?shareType=nongift.

Why">https://www.ft.com/content/2... does this matter? (1)

A good testing regime is essential if we are to control Covid-19 - especially if we want to do so without destroying the economy.

But a testing system is critically dependent on our understanding of the statistical accuracy of the underlying tests. (2)

Here are some of the issues we& #39;ll be looking at. (3)

The Working Group will be chaired by @Deborah_Ashby & @deeksj. We& #39;re v grateful that some of the UK& #39;s most distinguished statistical & testing experts have volunteered to serve on it. The excellent @ovarwin is keeping the show on the road.

Watch this space for more news. (END)