LONDON (UK) – British Business Secretary Alok Sharma announced that the British government is being cautious on the coronavirus lockdown easing following scientific advice.
This statement comes after criticism that the government has received from a few epidemiologists of renown.
“Of course scientific advice does differ but I think the key point is what is the overall view from SAGE? The overall view from SAGE – the scientific advisory group on emergencies which advises the government – their overall view is that we must do this cautiously and that is precisely what we are doing.”
– Alok Sharma, Business Secretary
Sharma also added that if people followed the rules, there’s a good likelihood that the R0 will not exceed 1.
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