You don't have to read it because sometimes I do.

[Tomconroy]

Dr. Gottlieb in his Twitter feed just pointed out that on Nov. 23 South Africa began including the results of antigen (which I think means free flow) tests in their case totals. Obviously that would result in a sudden increase in total cases.

[Blues Heron]

1. Link from SA gov. News agency

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/health-department-adds-antigen-tests-countrys-official-covid-19-stats


According to the department, there have been extensive engagements with the National Incident Management Team, provinces, NHLS and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, and that data have since been included and will reflect on today’s report.

“As we report test data and case numbers for the past 24 hours through our outbreak reporting system, we will observe an increase in a single day, which will create a distortion of the seven-day moving average and an unusual spike on the reporting epidemic curve.”

The department said it remains committed to providing the best available data to both decision-makers and South Africans. – SAnews.gov.za

[Tomconroy]

2. I would think every day after 11/23 would be much

Greater than those before but I really don't know. I can't do math.