THREAD: Something weird is happing in the North East - as mentioned today by @Unusual_Times and it came up briefly in the @IndependentSage briefing today.
But I've looked a bit closer and it's a bit worrying. 1/5
But I've looked a bit closer and it's a bit worrying. 1/5
Their cases are rising very rapidly - as are their positivity rates and hospitalisation rates. The last two days are likely undestimates as well due to some test results still to come back. 2/5 
If we look at cases on a log scale (where exponential growth is a straight line. Steeper straight lines mean faster growth), we can see that NE starts growing faster beginning of June.
SW grew that fast too - prob due to combo of half term + G7 - but has slowed down since. 3/5
SW grew that fast too - prob due to combo of half term + G7 - but has slowed down since. 3/5
I looked at ages of cases in NE compared to England *without* the NE.
While in both cases are highest in 15-30 yr olds, in the NE the fastest growth in cases in *adults over 30* - going up to oldest age groups.
In rest of England, growth is fastest in school age kids. 4/5
While in both cases are highest in 15-30 yr olds, in the NE the fastest growth in cases in *adults over 30* - going up to oldest age groups.
In rest of England, growth is fastest in school age kids. 4/5
I don't have an explanation for what is different in NE this month. But half term, football etc affects everywhere. The NE has many deprived areas, but so do many other regions.
I don't know why the age profile is different. Any ideas?!
(I don't think it's vax rates). 5/5
I don't know why the age profile is different. Any ideas?!
(I don't think it's vax rates). 5/5
PS off to watch the football now. This made me late!
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