Ian Kenway @iankenway@social.cleverlibre.org

On a day of surprises, the deaths figure is no exception. There were 49 recorded today (cf last Saturday: 25). This is the highest figure for 9 days. I can think of 2 possible explanations:

1. The last 9 days' data have been low due to slow reporting (this could be a failing in just one health authority; we've seen this before)
2. The new strain is, as has been suggested, more deadly.
4/6

Given that 9 days ago the 7-day average was 39.14, before plummeting, I favour explanation 1, though we can't rule out the possibility that there is some effect from 2; indeed, what we're being told officially does align with this.
7-day average: 34.43 - UP 3.43

The take-home message from today's figures is, I think, that we cannot assume we're fully on top of this yet. But the trends are still in the right direction. Watching the figures right now is more important than ever.
5/6

#Ceredigion has 5 new cases. That's the 15th consecutive day with a single digit figure (except, arguably, for the day which recorded none at all, which because of the way it's reported was in fact a blank in the PHW data).
7-day average: 6.0 - UP 0.43

(Cases data screenshot from PHW web site; all graphs mine)
6/6

https://ypod.cymru/learnwelsh

A collection of podcasts suitable for #Welsh language learners. Improve your Welsh and practice your listening skills through listening to Welsh podcasts.

Today's #Covid19Cymru headlines:
Cases continue to trend downwards, deaths fall more significantly after the slight rise yesterday. Positivity at its lowest since before the lockdown.

There were 544 cases reported today. That's below my R-based prediction of 595. My current estimated R is (as I've explained before) affected by last week's artificially low reported number of cases, so seeing the cases coming in under the estimate is encouraging, suggesting the true R is below the estimate.
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Breaking good news: Clearview Facial-Recognition Technology Ruled Illegal in Canada

"Canadian authorities have found that the collection of facial-recognition data by Clearview AI is illegal because it violates federal and provincial privacy laws..."

https://threatpost.com/clearview-facial-recognition-canada/163650/

#privacy #AI #clearview #Canada #news #biometric

#Ceredigion recorded 5 new cases. That's just hovering along frustratingly close to zero; the lowest in Cymru today. But it won't completely go.
7-day average: 4.43 - DOWN 0.29
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There were 35 deaths recorded. Today's data provides us with a good example of how one day's data can be noisy, and that was particularly noticeable yesterday, with a high figure for deaths. Today's is much lower, and more than corrects for yesterday.
Both Wednesday and Thursday are - we observe - weekend catch-up days (data from the previous weekend coming through late), making them appear higher than other days.
7-day average: 28.71 - DOWN 3.0
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Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.

– Polybius

#Quote #QuoteKW #Polybius

Any old ideology can exploit people… the true genius of capitalism lies in getting the exploited to celebrate their own exploitation in hopes that maybe one day they’ll be the ones doing the exploiting.

As it's #followfriday #ff AND #bandcampfriday AND #dyddmiwsigcymru here's a few folks to grab some links and sounds from #Welsh music, arts and entertainment.

▶️ @Acousticroutes radio show bringing you the best Folk, Roots and Acoustic music.

▶️ @pal is the Welsh language home for @pfx

▶️ @ypodcymru is a Welsh podcast service, great library of pods from across #Wales

Share your favourite @Mastodon accounts to follow for new and interesting #music!

#NP #nowplaying

🎧 🎵 #DyddMiwsigCymru hapus pawb!

Today is #Welsh #Music day, here's a few ways to join in:

▶️ https://amam.cymru/ is hosting a Welsh music festival starting at 2pm until 10 tonight

▶️ @ypodcymru has a special podcast for today at https://ypod.cymru/podlediadau/merched-yn-gwneud-miwsig?id=merched-yn-gwneud-miwsig

▶️ BBC Sounds has a 6 part podcast telling the story of Welsh language pop music from the 60's 'til now https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p095xw67

▶️ Spotify has a 2021 playlist for you to discoer new music from #Wales https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BitKenjtFVXnL5bkZkZzn

#np #nowplaying

Piloting the #Open #Peer #Review Process

Discussion on the openness of the review process continues in #academia. It is unarguably true that there are both advantages as well as challenges in the open review process. Our experiences at HHBIC highlight the positive side.

https://esignals.fi/en/category-en/r-d/piloting-the-open-peer-review-process/

#science #openscience #openaccess #opendata

French ferry firm opens new post-#Brexit routes bypassing #UK
https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/europe-news/brittany-ferries-ireland-france-freight-services-brexit-7302228