Over 100,000 New Cases Today

[lankeela]

could it just be that there are so many more people taking tests than there were before and we really had this many previously without knowing about them?

[THECORBYLOON]

A more infectious but less serious variant could result in higher numbers in hospital.

However, his calculation, if the statement is accurate, is wrong.

Increasing an amount by 50% and then taking 50% of that new figure gives only 75% of the original amount.

[Gromit]

Just been for a PCR test and it was the first time there was a queue of about half an hour. So more people are taking tests, probably a combination of xmas/holidays and that there is more covid with the Omicron variant taking hold.

[davebro]

I could be wrong but I get the impression that Gromit wants it to get worse!

[Gromit]

// Am I right in thinking that's a complete invention? //

No. You are wrong.
Jan 8 2021, 79,794 new cases.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

[dave50]

Queuing round the block to get tested? Why would you set yourself up to ruin Christmas for yourself? What is wrong with people? I think they have bombarded into submission by the constant 'we're all going to die" news bulletins.

[Gromit]

davebro
// I could be wrong but I get the impression that Gromit wants it to get worse! //

Yes, you are wrong as usual. But at least you are consistent.

[bobbinwales]

half an hour 'wasted' seems well worth ithe while to me dave50 for peace of mind knowing I wont go on to infect my family over christmas especially the more vunerable ones.
Of course if you dont care whether your infectious or not then queuing is waste of time for you

[Gromit]

// Queuing round the block to get tested? Why would you set yourself up to ruin Christmas for yourself? //

Because I am ill and my employer insists I get it checked before I work with colleagues and customers. And I will be seeing vulnerable relatives in the next week, whoch I won’t do if the test is positive.

[Togo]

Are we there yet?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/darkest-days-could-be-behind-us-as-data-hint-that-omicron-cases-may-have-peaked/ar-AAS1TAL?li=BBoPWjQ

[bobbinwales]

//I then thought to myself 'wonder if that's bobbinwales on t'radio'//
Trouble is douglaswhile I'm not as witty as you or as good at English I am confident my maths is well above average and yes I know that infections would need to double... are you sure thats not what was said because this does seem twice as fast at spreading

[bobbinwales]

The usual scientist/health profession statement is its doubling every few days then even if its only half as severe....
maybe you missheard or maybe it was a slip of the tongue... or maybe his maths is not as good as yours and mine

[bobbinwales]

//// Am unclear though on the basis of these figures.//
the number of tests are published every day - yes they are//

Well you misundastood what we'er talking about PP. We know test fugures are published daily but tehres no breakdown of whats included--- PCRs probably are if done via NHS, but what about private ones for a flight to/from Europe or Pakistan, or about the LFTs that are handed out like confetti and few report there results and noone knows how manys done. That was what we'er qerying

[davebro]

If it's doubling every few days it won't be long before everyone & his dog has it - so what's the point of masks & isolating/distancing?

[bobbinwales]

I'm quite hopeful about some of the signs. Yes infections are going to stay high and may reach 150000 a day soon.... but boosters are kicking in, lots of people are being cautious and considerate about testing before family gatherings, schools are closed for 2 weeks, theres no sign yet of big increase's in hospital cases.... theres a chance this may not be too bad but its better to wait and see before we start partying like its 1999 or locking down

[Togo]

If we start from scratch with 100,000 cases today and double it every 2 days ... in 16 days there will be 51.2 million cases. Believe that is you will. BOO!

[bobbinwales]

//If it's doubling every few days it won't be long before everyone & his dog has it - so what's the point of masks & isolating/distancing?//
Err its doubling because many people are not distancing enough etc... if you stay at home on your own or keep a few metres away outside you wont catch it and the doubling rate will slow down if everyone takes care

[bobbinwales]

Why do people try to be clever and deny what is happening... its doubling every few days. Obvs it wont forever but its still something to be careful of and is concerning as it could be very widespread within a few weeks.

[bobbinwales]

Besides its new OMICRON cases thats doubling every few days not overall new infections. omicrons just part of the 100000 figure

[Togo]

The "figures" issued are bunkum. Even the UK Health Security Agency(a very 1984 sounding title)has distanced itself from its own message of doom.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10323043/Covid-cases-NOT-doubling-two-days.html

[bobbinwales]

Well any figures are bunkum if you dont understand them or dont want to believe them for whatever conspiracy you believe in