Boris Johnson is 'haunted' by the emerging coronavirus pandemic and realises his 'premiership will be defined by the decisions he takes now', insiders allege. The Prime Minister's inner circle is led by Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK's Chief Scientific Adviser, and Prof Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer. The final member of the Prime Minister's inner circle is Prof Yvonne Doyle, who - as Director of Health Protection at Public Health England - is described as the 'main link' between No 10 and the NHS, according to The Sunday Times. Behind the Black Door, away from prying eyes, though, the Prime Minister and his advisers believe Covid-19 is essentially unstoppable. In private, Mr Johnson has emphasised to his inner circle the need to be seen to be taking action, following last week's charges of 'complacency'.

Source: Daily Mail March 15, 2020 19:10 UTC