Source: United Kingdom – Science Media Centre
The MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge have released their latest nowcast and forecast of COVID-19.
Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme Leader, MRC Biostatistics Unit, University of Cambridge, said:
“The MRC-Biostatistics Unit/PHE team estimated the daily number of new SARS-CoV-2 infections in England on 25 November as 52,000 (95% credible interval: 39,000 to 68,000) whereas ONS Infection Survey’s Bayesian-modelled and weighted estimate for daily incidence during 22-28 November was substantially lower at 26,000 (95% Bayesian interval: 22,000 to 29,000) and apparently more precise. Lower estimated incidence from ONS Infection Survey is to be expected because its sampling is household-based; and so excludes institutions. The ONS infection Survey’s low volunteer rate may contribute to over-stated precision. But the extent of under-estimation by ONS infection Survey is brought sharply into focus by today’s two reports.”
https://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/nowcasting-and-forecasting-11th-december-2020/
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Declared interests
Prof Sheila Bird: “SMB was formerly a Programme leader at MRC Biostatistics Unit.”
