1 in 30 people in London are currently infected with coronavirus.
That’s not “have had,” or a measure of cumulative cases, it’s the live case rate.
That number is astonishing, especially when we think back to June 2020 when only 300 new cases were being reported per day in London—a tiny number considering our population of 9 million.
As the days creep by, the numbers change but our day-to-day stays much the same. We still get our groceries, social distance, and limit all non-essential activity.
It’s a striking lesson in how currents can shift dramatically below the surface, but all we may see are ripples on top of the water.
To my London readers in particular, stay safe these next few weeks and months.