Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeGovernment scientists warned ministers of a "significant risk" in allowing Covid cases to rise by scrapping restrictions all at once. The PM and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty admitted this would likely lead to an increase in cases and deaths. And Mr Johnson has repeatedly said his decision were underpinned by scientific advice, and driven by "data, not dates." "If it were necessary to reduce prevalence to low levels again...then restrictive measures would be required for much longer." They also warned lifting restrictions "may recreate the conditions for super spreader events".

Source: Daily Mirror July 05, 2021 18:00 UTC