tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34812312.post2168236881019757649..comments2023-10-23T17:07:34.238+00:00Comments on Hoff Limits: Chew on thisMike Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301650532274665517noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34812312.post-52400992528873016432009-07-24T22:33:34.868+00:002009-07-24T22:33:34.868+00:00I think the real problem with obtaining a meaningf...I think the real problem with obtaining a meaningful understanding of the risk associated with the H1N1 virus is the abandonment by the UK of any scientific measurement. Because our so-called 'containment' exercise failed miserably, we quickly moved to a situation in which no one is being swabbed and 'diagnosis' us being handled by non-English speaking migrants in £6ph call centre jobs. Now, all projections are pure speculation and based on the flimsiest of scientific data. As a result, Liam Donaldson is on the telly saying that swine flu seems to be worst in densely populated areas. No s** t, Sherlock. You really need a PhD in epidemiology to work that one out, don't you? Let's pray the virus doesn't become more deadly in it's second wave (as was the case in 1918). If it did, these people would be so out of their depth, we might as well turn out the lights and declare the UK a write-off.Phil Woodfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440395183728873154noreply@blogger.com