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#HTNumberTheory | HT analysis suggests that measures such as lockdowns may not be necessary and can actually hurt. Here are four charts that show why

(report by @naalmot)
hindustantimes.com/india-news/why…

#HTNumberTheory | The seven-day average of deaths at the national-level does not seem to be increasing consistently

This is simply because #Kerala has been reconciling its figures for past deaths (pre-#Omicron) on a daily basis

Read more - bit.ly/3qv21Ib | by @naalmot

#HTNumberTheory | To be sure, governments are correct in advising caution, despite the chances of lower fatalities

This is because hospitalisations, can put huge pressure on the finances of Indian households

Read more - bit.ly/3qv21Ib | by @naalmot

#HTNumberTheory | Advising or practicing caution does not mean that people need to be locked inside homes, and businesses shut down

Read more - bit.ly/3qv21Ib | by @naalmot

#HTNumberTheory | The current wave can affect poor households disproportionately

That’s why it makes sense to not enforce #lockdowns and, instead, insist on #SocialDistancing measures and masking

Read full report - bit.ly/3qv21Ib | by @naalmot