K number: what is the coronavirus metric that could be crucial as lockdown eases?

The K value sheds light on how the transmission rate varies and can help identify clustersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen deciding how and when lockdown restrictions will be lifted across the UK, the government has said theR value, denoting how many people on average one infected person will themselves infect, is crucial. But experts say another metric is becoming increasingly important: K.Continue reading...
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