It's manipulating data - the worst week 44 over the previous 5 was 2019 which was 10,164, before that it was 10,152 in 2016. The figure quoted on that graph is 10,861 - they have manipulated the data by an unknown amount for population growth.
The actual amount for week 44 2020 is 10,887 - 700 worse than the worst week over the last 5 years.
They have manipulated the data to fit the argument. Its dictionary definition of manipulation.
The actual amount for week 44 2020 is 10,887 - 700 worse than the worst week over the last 5 years.
They have manipulated the data to fit the argument. Its dictionary definition of manipulation.