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If Covid 19 in London is 70% more infectious it’s a triple whammy
The Covid 19 Localisation Modelling Group : Dec 23, 2020
You may be wondering: Why is a 70% more infectious mutation of Covid 19 cause for the Government to immediately declare a Tier 4 emergency in London? 70% is not certain but if it is verified the consequences can be explosive. We believe the Government acted prudently.
UK Lockdown Challenge for Young People: Finally, Some Good News
The Covid 19 Localisation Modelling Group : Nov 27, 2020
Analysis of the mid size town of Swindon indicates vigilance for another 4 weeks post the current 4 week lockdown combined with vaccines could cut Covid deaths and subsequent suffering from Long Covid by more than 70%
A Second Wave imminent in Mumbai ? Implications for Covid 19 from L Ward
The Covid 19 Localisation Modelling Group : Nov 9, 2020
This article shows why we are very concerned about a large scale second wave in Mumbai non-slums triggered by the Festive Season celebrations in the next few weeks. We also offer a forward view of into 2021. See our videos in Hindi and English
Mumbai Covid 19 Localisation Update: Emigration has reduced new cases and prompted celebrations
Maurice Glucksman : Jul 10, 2020
This article is our story of efforts to set up our Covid 19 Localisation model and how we had some initial conclusions that illustrated very well why Localising the model is critical
Democratise COVID policy with a model anyone can use ...
Kim Warren : July 9, 2020
Questions that millions of people worldwide are asking themselves everyday. And all they get from experts and Government is crude national numbers, simplistic remarks about the "R" factor, and orders about what to do that take no account at all of their situation. Things may look 'under control' nationwide while the out-break is raging like a firestorm in their city or county, or be about to do so.
'R0' unpacked
Kim Warren : April 27, 2020
Everyone is talking about COVID-19's R-nought (how many people get infected by each already-infected person) like it's just a single thing. But R0 is made up of simple parts we need to understand when choosing our behaviour and assessing what we are being told - and it's very different in different places. Each element offers specific response options that can be combined in different ways for specific regions and timings.
Covid 19 update: Hong Kong is the Snuff-out champion, but will it have to suffocate itself to hold o
Maurice Glucksman : Apr 24, 2020
This is the second in our series of articles on Hong Kong. Here we aim to show you how our modelling of the COVID 19 outbreak provokes critical questions and informs answers to how Hong Kong can navigate an exit from a “walled city trap”.
Covid-19 update: What is happening now in London? What is (or could be) next?
Maurice Glucksman : Apr 24, 2020
This article is reporting in more depth on what has happened in London through the lens of our simulation model. We are now pivoting from “understanding what has happened” to begin to try to answer: “what is next”? or more accurately: “what could be next”?
New York City: on the fast track to herd immunity
Maurice Glucksman : Apr 15, 2020
New York City appears to be on a fast track to herd immunity by the end of June. This is a surprise. Detailed case study and model link. No other case we have evaluated is tracking this way.
Jakarta Breakout: can 700,000 deaths across Indonesia be averted?
Maurice Glucksman : Apr 14, 2020
Modelling the impact of Lebaran migration on COVID-19 cases throughout Indonesia
Covid-19: How is it spreading in your Local Area?
Maurice Glucksman : Apr 6, 2020
Will it be over by June? Or next year? If you are infected and need help will the healthcare services be ready?
Building on The Hammer and The Dance Covid -19 Action Plan: It Has To Be Local
Maurice Glucksman : Mar 24, 2020
Viral infections happen in clusters. A forecasting tool that can be localised is essential: e.g. where should the next shipment of respirators be sent?