COVID-19 Case Estimation Challenges and Risk Factors

The chapter delves into the difficulties in estimating COVID-19 cases due to limited testing, differences between R numbers and actual case numbers, and the impact of stricter restrictions based on case numbers. It also covers statistics on respiratory outbreaks in hospitals and pubs, highlighting the shift of infections to community settings. The discussion extends to the risks associated with social care workers, mortality factors beyond exposure, and the rise in hospital and school outbreaks.