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		randomsearch on Nov 30, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: England's Covid-19 infections down 30% during nati... Are you confusing total current infections with new cases?

disgruntledphd2 on Nov 30, 2020 [–]

I don't think so, can you clarify?

Edit: Actually, yeah I see your point. To some extent yes, as I'm using the confirmed cases number for Ireland. But when I eyeball the google confirmed cases graph it looks like there's been a 50% reduction in confirmed cases, so my major point still holds.

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