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Originally Posted by Mr K
The only figure we can rely on is the number of deaths, rather than some statto's 'flat curve'. Sad fact is there have been more deaths in the UK in the last 24 hours than any day in Spain and Italy. And we're ignoring any deaths outside hospitals e.g. care homes.
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I’m referring to the number of deaths.
And yes, I know once the ONS has had time to compile more comprehensive figures they will turn out to be rather higher. That however is a red herring here and now. The best means we have of determining how the virus is spreading is by counting hospital deaths. To maintain a consistent measure we will have to continue monitoring hospital deaths in the same way, even once we have access to the ONS research.
As of today, hospital deaths in the UK are not doubling every two days. They are not doubling every three days. This is the first indication of the virus *not* spreading exponentially. It is the first indication that government intervention is slowing the spread, or “flattening the curve” as they say.
This is an observation based on facts. If you can contradict the observation, based on facts, rather than your disdain for the party of government, I’d love to hear it.