The method of counting that PHE is using is stark, staring bonkers! As Carl Heneghan points out, one, no one will ever be deemed to have recovered from Covid-19, and, two, it will screw up the ability to detect a true second wave. I despair, I really do. And, of course, the elephant in the room is that most death certificates are filled out by junior doctors and often based on a best-guess clinical judgement. So, if the unfortunate patient has a serious condition like kidney failure or heart failure, if they test positive for covid and sadly then pass away, its likely they will be counted as a corona death. Its more likely a straw that broke the camels back scenario.