08-18-2020, 10:50 AM
Another within the 'average' range week (up to 7th August) but unfortunately 443 more than the 5 year average which has broke the run of 'below' average weeks and wiped out the previous 3 weeks of gains. In comparison to 2019 though the weekly figure is lower by about 180, again statistically not really meaningful.
Against the 5 year average in E&W there are now 53k excess deaths and compared to 2019 that figure is 61k.
Again the patients admitted to hospital figure is steady as is the patients in hospital and those on ventilators. Those latest dates available vary from 14th to 17th August but pretty much up to date.
Figures wise everything is as normal with the restrictions in place. Kids going back to school is going to be the biggest test as we know that when they get together they catch and spread everything. The hospitals are preparing for a 'second wave' but that is only prudent to do so and you would hope after the early part of the year that is from lessons learned rather than specific threats.
Against the 5 year average in E&W there are now 53k excess deaths and compared to 2019 that figure is 61k.
Again the patients admitted to hospital figure is steady as is the patients in hospital and those on ventilators. Those latest dates available vary from 14th to 17th August but pretty much up to date.
Figures wise everything is as normal with the restrictions in place. Kids going back to school is going to be the biggest test as we know that when they get together they catch and spread everything. The hospitals are preparing for a 'second wave' but that is only prudent to do so and you would hope after the early part of the year that is from lessons learned rather than specific threats.