Modellers have been using flu-tracking data to tease out incidence of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Photo / NZMEModellers have been using flu-tracking data to tease out incidence of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Photo / NZMEPiggy-backing a major flu survey has been giving modellers a handy insight into our Covid-19 rates – and all without relying on test results. Source / Emily HarveyThis told them not just how high testing rates truly were, but also how quickly a new community outbreak might be picked up. "We have seen clear signals of reductions in respiratory illnesses in school-aged groups during school holidays, with resulting drops in adults in the week or two following.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 04, 2022 02:04 UTC