That could be a big underestimate though if some of the following are to be believed:

Swab test is only seen as reliable up to day 5 after the development of symptoms (I posted a link to a letter sent to NHS staff earlier to this effect).  So it will only capture those in early stage of illness.  

Doctor at the CQC stated: 'It's crucial that those undertaking the testing are appropriately trained and competent. Where a test is incorrectly undertaken there is a greater risk that it will produce a false negative result.'   In this study people are self-swabbing. Are they getting the swab to correct area?

According to NHS very high risk group is 

• have had an organ transplant


• are having chemotherapy or antibody treatment for cancer, including immunotherapy


• are having an intense course of radiotherapy (radical radiotherapy) for lung cancer


• are having targeted cancer treatments that can affect the immune system (such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors)


• have blood or bone marrow cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma)


• have had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in the past 6 months, or are still taking immunosuppressant medicine


• have been told by a doctor that you have a severe lung condition (such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma or severe COPD)


• have a condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID or sickle cell)


• are taking medicine that makes you much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids)


• have a serious heart condition and you're pregnant
  and next 


• considered high risk but less than above


• 
  
  
  
  • are 70 or older
  
  
  • are pregnant
  
  
  • have a learning disability
  
  
  • have a lung condition that's not severe (such as asthma, COPD, emphysema or bronchitis)
  
  
  • have heart disease (such as heart failure)
  
  
  • have high blood pressure (hypertension)
  
  
  • have diabetes
  
  
  • have chronic kidney disease
  
  
  • have liver disease (such as hepatitis)
  
  
  • have a condition affecting your brain or nerves (such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy)
  
  
  • have a problem with your spleen or have had your spleen removed 
  
  
  • have a condition that means you have a high risk of getting infections (such as HIV, lupus or scleroderma)
  
  
  • are taking medicine that can affect your immune system (such as low doses of steroids)
  
  
  • are very obese (a BMI of 40 or above)
  
  
  
  

I would suggest NHS are not reporting the most up to date lit. That's no bad thing as everything they report is more likely to be robust and trustworthy, but it sacrifices being ahead of the curve so to speak.

From what I've read Obesity is a very significant risk factor, and suprisingly so i.e beyond the generic risk you would expect it to confer to most diseases. Smoking may be the opposite and not pose as big a risk as expected (some people are even suggesting a lower than unity risk ratio from smoking, though these results should be treated with extreme caution).

Do shop workers wear a uniform?

The problem is all I want to do is eat cake and drink wine at the moment. Because of the stress. I won’t be alone.

I’m not overweight but let’s just say I have a slight “quarantine stomach” developing if that’s a thing. :D 

Definitely important to stay as healthy as possible. 

what the table does not show is the numbers in each group so your post is extremely valid as many people have a bmi>40
also it does not show a mixture of groups ie heart conditions with bmi>40

Obesity damages the heart and blood vessels; the cardiovascular system is under more pressure and therefore any additional stress caused by Covid-19 is going to bring an increased risk of death.  If the heart isn't performing properly that means any problems with the lungs getting sufficient oxygen into the blood are going to be exacerbated.

Maybe class 3 obesity >40 but don’t forget there are some obese people who are very healthy and also very fit

Well it should be right up your street, then.

And Jewish.

And a pinko commie.

Not really. That's a bit of a myth. Metabolic health in obese people is rare and when it does occur its transient. The one exception to this rule is when it is paired with very intense constant exercise; sumo wreslers are that exception though its worth noting that the metabolic health deteroriates extremely rapidly as soon as you remove the exercise so sumo wrestlers tend to drop dead when they retire.

So no its not really possible to be obese and healthy at the same time.

There is no argument that the Johnson administration’s obsession with the Brexit jizzfest meant that it was completely blind sided by CV19. No argument. Whatever it is trying to do now, this Government’s insouciance between late Jan and March 23 has ended up costing thousands and thousands of lives.

This is not a political point. It is a self-evident fact and when there is the inevitable public inquiry, will be plain as day

People tend to assume that individuals who are thin are healthy, while people with obesity are not. But as with everything, the truth is always a bit more complicated.

So the answer to the question is essentially yes, people with obesity can still be healthy

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-you-asked/can-you-be-obese-still-be-healthy

I haven't seen the statistics but I would imagine they're in a minority and far outweighed by those that develop serious health problems. If that wasn't the reality it wouldn't be seen as a major public health issue and there wouldn't be a drive to reduce it.

No you really can't.

I've read that study. First 15% of obese people being metabolically healthy is hardly a ringing endorsement. However subsequent studies have shown that metabolic health in obese people is nearly always transient. I.e if you measure it again 5 years later it will almost always have gone. If you pair obesity with intense and constant exercise you might be able to maintain a metastable metabolic health but if you want sustainable long term health that doesn't rely on near constant levels of extreme exercise then avoid obesity completely.

In any case why would you? Pretty much all exercise is easier and more enjoyable if you arn't obese! You have to do far more to be healthy while obese than you have to do while not obese, and its harder and you won't be as good at it!

Isn't it a bell curve, albeit a distorted one?  Seriously underweight or overweight both bring health issues.

I'm careful not to talk about people that are merely overweight because the picture becomes alot more complicated. Overweight people can be metabolically healthy.

But obese people can't.

Yer, but his  dad was a  white dude with a  flowing beard.

He was called  Harold  "Our father who art in heaven,  Harold be  thy name"

....I will, naturally, be getting my coat 

Yes you can what report do you believe surly the higher the bmi the greater the risk I’m merely making a point many over weight adults can even run further than you fitter  than you Healthy than me and probably live longer than me.

Yes, you can be overweight and healthy, according to the National Institutes of Health's 1998 report, Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

ps Peter I did use the words Class 3 in my post