A new model has predicted that demand for beds in intensive care units (ICUs) will outstrip supply in two regions of the United Kingdom by around April 6, 2020.
Doctors and computer scientists in Cambridge, U.K., have predicted the future availability of the country’s intensive care beds during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the latest figures from the U.K. government, there have been 11,658 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 578 people have died. The new model assumes that there will be an exponential increase in cases over the coming weeks. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.