The Corona Crisis gets real | 89 comments (89 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Sweden isn't going to count anymore.

https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/samhalle/a/70GQRV/nya-strategin--slutar-rakna-exakta-antalet-coro nafall
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"It's no longer important to know exact numbers" says state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell.

by Number 6 on Fri Mar 13th, 2020 at 10:26:41 AM EST

The UK government is not going to count the detail either. As mentioned in a Guardian article (about a spat between two MPs)

The [UK] government advice for those showing mild symptoms changed on Thursday; people will no longer be tested and it is recommended they stay isolated at home.

Current daily figures are growing by around 30%. At 20% daily we will have 25000 by end March. At 30% daily it will be 115000.

Keep it hidden. Don't want to "frighten the horses" as the Victorians would say.

by oldremainmer48 on Fri Mar 13th, 2020 at 04:02:40 PM EST
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Re: Sweden not counting (none / 1)

Another saying about horses comes to mind ... something about a 'stable door' ... I dunno ...

by Number 6 on Fri Mar 13th, 2020 at 04:40:25 PM EST
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Can the UK government stop the Scottish government from counting the numbers? This could quickly become the Scottish equivalent of the potato famine in Ireland, leading to you know what.

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Fri Mar 13th, 2020 at 08:21:01 PM EST
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The Corona Crisis gets real | 89 comments (89 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)