Born again Data Analysts?

For the past twelve months I have been absorbed by Covid-19 related stats produced by Governments world wide, especially the suite of statistics published at 16:00 every day by the UK Government https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/

Looking through todays encouraging (but still very sad and shocking) statistics it occurred to me these stats are now a fibre of many of our daily conversations!

Folks generally appear to be incredibly aware of what the stats are saying, we see them quoted and debated all over social media, and has in my case replaced the obligatory British initial observation of the weather at the start of every meeting.

So is this a good thing? I think so! The appetite for accurate and timely information will only increase and will, in my opinion, demand more not only from Governments but within our own organisations at all levels... and what a great communication tool!