Coronavirus: Second wave of COVID-19 expected in the north later this year, according to new model
The modelling team has indicated that the peak of the first wave of the epidemic is expected between April 6 and April 20.
Details of the study where released by the Health Minister Robin Swann on Wednesday.
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Hide AdThe modelling team authors emphasise that the work is not a prediction or forecast, rather a model for planning purposes; and also state: “It is assumed that current restrictions remain in place for the foreseeable future.
"When the current restrictions are relaxed, there will be a second wave. Future modelling will focus on the size and shape of this depending on how/when restrictions are relaxed or re-introduced.
"This will remain the case until there is substantial population immunity either as a result of recovery from infection or successful vaccination.”