Who knows? We get a different answer every time a reporter asks.
BCHD testing numbers are still way low. TAMU reports 79k in last 3 weeks. BCHD reports 71k since start of July...cavscout96 said:
Specifically referring to tests. Cases are a crap shoot
CSAG96 said:
When I was tested, they never asked me if I was a student or faculty at any university. If they are allowed to test outside of the TAMU testing sites and submit results themselves, that would explain some being included in BCHD numbers and possibly included in TAMU as well. Then others that went to TAMU sites and only included in TAMU results.
I have direct knowledge, just using some deductive reasoning. In the end, unless they explain, who knows.
I was a bit surprised by the original number. Glad it was a mistake.MiMi said:
Thanks. I've corrected it.
Always follow the data, not the hype. 4.29% positivity. Vast majority likely asymptomatic and in the age range with an extremely low chance of negative outcomes. Faculty Senate still mad, though. God bless them.FlyRod said:
My understanding from the latest round of relatively convoluted TAMU admin emails is that the total number of positive cases from the 70000 or so was about 3000. That is a (happily) astonishingly low number given all we've heard about Delta transmissibility.
Earlier I wondered whether this might be the case because so many have caught it and have natural immunity, plus the number of vaccinated. No way to know for sure I guess. But I'm delighted that positivity rate is so low.
This hopefully means community spread via students will be very low as well.
I agree fully. But less thorough, detailed and focused data allow the hype to continue. That's why this topic is 18 months old and still going strong b/c we all want to bring as much clarity to this as possible.FlyRod said:
Would prefer the data to be more thorough, detailed, and complete, but it is what it is.
preach. On this, you and I are in 100% agreement!FlyRod said:
Would prefer the data to be more thorough, detailed, and complete, but it is what it is.
hard to say, but it might also bear out the position that the very young don't contract, or spread, easily.Vinewood_03 said:
Pretty fascinating that BISD has hovered around 1% confirmed active infections between total staff and students through one month. Would lead to believe prior infection/immunity is playing some role in this low level of current infections.
Regis T said:
Two simple pieces of data needed desperately IMO
1) Breakthrough cases
2) How many have contracted covid for a second time.