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Days of R COVID Lives | Stats + Stories Episode 366

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Modeling COVID-19: Data and Decisions

This chapter explores the complexities of modeling COVID-19 transmission in the UK, detailing the collaboration between public health organizations and universities. It examines the challenges in communicating the R number and its implications for government decisions, as well as the role of media reporting during the pandemic. The discussion highlights the influence of social media on public understanding of epidemiological data and the unique challenges faced by both experts and the public in interpreting statistics.

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