Prof Stephen Powis and Prof Angela McLean answer question from media on testing for Covid 19

The transcript discusses the differences in death rates between Germany and the UK during the pandemic, attributing Germany's lower rates to more extensive testing. It emphasizes the importance of learning from other countries' experiences and highlights the UK's contributions to modeling and predicting the epidemic's course. The discussion also covers the role of various factors in influencing death rates and the significance of international collaboration.

What role does the text imply that modeling and predicting the epidemic play in managing the situation?

According to the text, what is one reason for the differences in case fatality rates among countries?