"Covid spreading faster in England than 'worst-case scenario', documents show"
Covid is spreading "significantly" faster through England than even the government's predicted "worst-case" scenario, documents reveal.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) says there are around four times as many people catching Covid than anticipated.
A "reasonable worst-case scenario" is used by officials and the NHS to plan for the months ahead.
It had estimated 85,000 deaths from Covid over the course of winter.
But an official Sage document, dated 14 October and published today, reveals we are in a worse position than expected.
Scientists crunching the numbers estimated that, by mid-October, there were between 43,000 and 74,000 people being infected with coronavirus every day in England."
Covid spreading faster in England than '''worst-case scenario''', documents show - BBC News
In more positive news - Rishi's little scheme to save a bit of taxpayer money worked nicely and secured 2nd place in reasons for infections right after absolute leader (most likely backed by Boris) - holidays in Spain!
