Covid-19 – scientific data published

The Department of Health has published the most recent scientific data which expands on the R number.

R is not the only factor which will influence decisions about social distancing and other restrictions.  It is also necessary to consider the number of cases of COVID-19 and other indicators of the activity of the epidemic, in addition to the benefits which would come from relaxing restrictions.   The Covid-19 update is available on the Department of Health website.

R (the reproduction number) is currently estimated at between 0.5 and 0.9, based on a range of different models and input variables. 

It is important to model the COVID-19 epidemic in Northern Ireland in order to plan the delivery of Health and Social Care services and to inform decision making with regard to social distancing and other restrictions.    

Notes to editors: 

1. The Covid-19 update is available at: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/COVID%20update%20for%20Executive%2008%20June.pdf
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