@timmaughan.bsky.social I know it's taken me a while. But I'm coming round to your view about the writing in C2077

The PCR positivity map is out with Scottish data up to the 28th. England is blank because there's no UKHSA data for last week, and there will be none until next Thursday. So this is a Scotland-only update, with thanks to Public Health Scotland for the data. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/2

Unplanned Christmas Day PCR update, as we did get data from PH Scotland after all! Most areas at 3% or below except E Ayrshire. A higher positivity across the south, London, and Essex. To watch: two sharp resurgences in Sheffield and Derby. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol...

One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda. For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published

The PCR positivity map is out and even where there are hotspots it's (mostly) good news this week. I'll cover covid first, then flu. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8

The PCR positivity map is out and even where there are hotspots it's (mostly) good news this week. I'll cover covid first, then flu. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8

You might recall my thread about the FT publishing a highly dubious piece of research analysis last year bsky.app/profile/skeu... Apropos which, @richardjmurphy.bsky.social's blog today is very worth reading

Well, I wasn't expecting this. NOIDs data out today shows the flu wave stalling, and at well below the level it reached last year. I'm not too confident of this, & want to see Thursday's data to be sure. NOIDs also shows covid picking up very sharply again.

Well, I wasn't expecting this. NOIDs data out today shows the flu wave stalling, and at well below the level it reached last year. I'm not too confident of this, & want to see Thursday's data to be sure. NOIDs also shows covid picking up very sharply again.

I'm seeing a number of commentators aggrieved about flu reporting in the press, saying the wave is just early, not particularly big, so why is the NHS panicking? Here's the problem. They can only say this by ignoring the covid wave we've just had. 1/3

I'm seeing a number of commentators aggrieved about flu reporting in the press, saying the wave is just early, not particularly big, so why is the NHS panicking? Here's the problem. They can only say this by ignoring the covid wave we've just had. 1/3

The PCR positivity map is out. Adjusted positivity is down fractionally at 2.89% in England, 2.45% in Scotland. Admissions have been heading up again but so far are quite localized. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

Should you wear a mask if you've got symptomatic flu? YES. If you wear it at home *from the onset of your symptoms*, your family members are much less likely to catch flu from you (but you must avoid unmasked co-sleeping and eating around same table - have your meals alone). 1/

The PCR positivity map is out, and positivity in England, adjusted for non-reporting, is steady at 3.27%. In Scotland it's up slightly to 2.99%. There are clear hotspots across the map. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/15

The PCR positivity map is out, and positivity in England, adjusted for non-reporting, is steady at 3.27%. In Scotland it's up slightly to 2.99%. There are clear hotspots across the map. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/15

That's not how you hold a pencil

Spain may bring back indoor face mask rules as flu and COVID cases surge. Health leaders will meet on Dec 3 to decide whether masks should again be required in hospitals, health centers, and possibly other crowded indoor venues like cinemas or theatres to help reduce transmission. archive.md/2ySDF

Getting a bit tired of these aloof centrist handmaidens of fascism writing handwashing non-hagiographies www.thenewworld.co.uk/matthew-danc...

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA is reporting English national positivity at 2.3%. Adjusted for non-reporting, it's actually 3.53% - not as low as it was in January/February, but as low as in March. In Scotland it's 2.67%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA is reporting English national positivity at 2.3%. Adjusted for non-reporting, it's actually 3.53% - not as low as it was in January/February, but as low as in March. In Scotland it's 2.67%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA is reporting another drop to 3.3% in England. Taking into account all the areas that aren't reporting, we make that 4.38%. That's more in line with 4.19% in Scotland (where there's much more reliable reporting). jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/11

I don't have much to say about the covid inquiry. I'm looking back at my briefing documents advising local government on the 14th March 2020. 46 UK universities had already locked down by this date, ten days before Boris announced national lockdown. I wish I'd pushed harder.

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA is reporting another drop to 3.3% in England. Taking into account all the areas that aren't reporting, we make that 4.38%. That's more in line with 4.19% in Scotland (where there's much more reliable reporting). jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/11

Remembering J.G. Ballard, born OTD 1930. I’ve been reading his work for many years & I can readily appreciate why many qualify his writing as ‘timeless’. And I can think of no better imagery to accompany this post than the equally timeless appeal of David Pelham’s superlative cover art 🙂

The PCR positivity map is out, and national positivity across England has nudged downwards a little further to 5%. In Scotland it's 4.05%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas, we make the English average 6.50%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, and national positivity across England has nudged downwards a little further to 5%. In Scotland it's 4.05%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas, we make the English average 6.50%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

Excellent news that there's now a Covid positivity map for Scotland! A very useful tool to help predict incoming pressures on local NHS & Local Authority services, for CV people & anyone needing to manage risk. Thanks @skeuomorphology.bsky.social & @publichealthscot.bsky.social for supplying data 🙏

The PCR positivity map is out, and you might notice something a bit different this week. From now onwards the map includes Scotland, using the same metric: PCR test positivity. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/10

The PCR positivity map is out, and you might notice something a bit different this week. From now onwards the map includes Scotland, using the same metric: PCR test positivity. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/10

The PCR positivity map is out, and there's been a more substantial drop in national positivity this week. UKHSA report 8%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas we make it 9.14%. 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, and there's been a more substantial drop in national positivity this week. UKHSA report 8%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas we make it 9.14%. 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, there's been another drop in positivity to 10.3%, and this week all surveillance indicators agree it's dropped. Adjusting for non-reporting, we make the national average 11.96%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, there's been another drop in positivity to 10.3%, and this week all surveillance indicators agree it's dropped. Adjusting for non-reporting, we make the national average 11.96%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7

The PCR positivity map is out, and levels have dipped slightly this week. Although the number of areas not reporting has gone up this week, we adjust for that on the map's total, so we can be sure it's a real drop. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/10

The PCR positivity map is out, and levels have dipped slightly this week. Although the number of areas not reporting has gone up this week, we adjust for that on the map's total, so we can be sure it's a real drop. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/10

⚠️ Our Emergency Department (ED) remains under severe pressure. If your condition is not life or limb threatening you will be facing a long wait or will be redirected to another urgent treatment service who can help you.

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA have finally deigned to describe covid activity as "medium". UKHSA national positivity is 13.23%. Adjusted for non-reporting we make it 15.27%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/

The PCR positivity map is out, and UKHSA have finally deigned to describe covid activity as "medium". UKHSA national positivity is 13.23%. Adjusted for non-reporting we make it 15.27%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/

Shrewbury & Telford NHS Trust reintroducing masks as of today.

NOIDs data up to yesterday. It's the most current data we get, good for indicating the trend but poor for tracking levels. When Thursday's map comes out, levels will certainly be higher than last autumn's wave. Feels like the limited NHS vaccines are starting a bit late.

The PCR positivity map is out, and it's evident that everywhere is seeing a significant surge. UKHSA positivity has risen to 11.83%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas, we make that 13.77%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8

The PCR positivity map is out, and it's evident that everywhere is seeing a significant surge. UKHSA positivity has risen to 11.83%. Adjusted for non-reporting areas, we make that 13.77%. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8

A surprise to see a relatively factual, sober article about covid on the front page of the BBC Good to see it addresses rapid reinfections A brief 🧵 1/3 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The PCR positivity map is out, and little has changed from last week. UKHSA's positivity stat has remained around 10.3%. 12.3% is our estimate of positivity, adjusted for the areas that are not reporting this week. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/9

The PCR positivity map is out, and little has changed from last week. UKHSA's positivity stat has remained around 10.3%. 12.3% is our estimate of positivity, adjusted for the areas that are not reporting this week. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/9

The PCR positivity map is out, and you'll see we've added a new feature this week. A National Average (adjusted) is displayed at the top of the map, below the banner. What is it? jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/14

The PCR positivity map is out, and you'll see we've added a new feature this week. A National Average (adjusted) is displayed at the top of the map, below the banner. What is it? jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/14