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03.08.2020 / 13:27
Figures show north west coroanvirus R number at 1.1... and study puts national rate above 1
Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases 'underline the need for caution and to follow the guidance', Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted. By their estimates, cases in the North West are expected to double in 56 days, based on the figures.The numbers were based on figures calculated by July 18 - there is a slight lag in calculating transmission rates.According to the data, the R number was also estimated to be 1.1 in Wales.Only Northern Ireland had a higher R number,