Global COVID-19 Infection Rate Double The Original Estimate

The R0 in Ireland was over two for every one case before lockdown was enforced.

The R-nought (R0) or infected rate of Covid-19 is double the original estimate of scientists across the world. 

Microbiologist in Athlone IT, Dr. Andy Fogarty, says it was believed to be two for every one case of the virus confirmed at first but research has since found the true figure to be four. 

The latest infected rate in Ireland is 0.7, down from over two before lockdown measures were introduced.  

Dr. Fogarty says a scientific approach to re-opening the economy must be prioritised:

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