Winter is coming.
As we face up to it, can we be as open and detailed about COVID-19 hospital admission and death data as we are about case rates?
Here& #39;s a thread on why I think that would be a good idea... (1/6)
As we face up to it, can we be as open and detailed about COVID-19 hospital admission and death data as we are about case rates?
Here& #39;s a thread on why I think that would be a good idea... (1/6)
First, two areas with exactly the same case rates will not necessarily have the same admission/death rates.
For example, the admission/death rate will also depend on other factors, such as how many older or clinically vulnerable people are infected. (2/6)
For example, the admission/death rate will also depend on other factors, such as how many older or clinically vulnerable people are infected. (2/6)
Second, data on case rates no longer resonate.
We can argue all day about the & #39;false positives& #39; and how much of a prat David Icke is.
But rising infection rates are now often met with a resounding "am I bovvered?" and no amount of epi explanations will change that now. (3/6)
We can argue all day about the & #39;false positives& #39; and how much of a prat David Icke is.
But rising infection rates are now often met with a resounding "am I bovvered?" and no amount of epi explanations will change that now. (3/6)
Third, admissions and deaths DO resonate.
Even David Icke can& #39;t argue that rising death rates aren& #39;t a problem or simply "due to more testing".
OK, maybe he can - but you get my point. Most people understand a stark reality when they see it. (4/6)
Even David Icke can& #39;t argue that rising death rates aren& #39;t a problem or simply "due to more testing".
OK, maybe he can - but you get my point. Most people understand a stark reality when they see it. (4/6)