This neuters the ability of politicians to debate differing scientific viewpoints. This is important, because what’s often forgotten when “following the science” is that not all scientists appear to speak with one voice. This is a painful issue for the politicians and media who shape public debate. Much-derided Sweden followed a scientific approach. It’s no lockdown, herd immunity strategy was advocated by Anders Tegnell, who, as the country’s chief epidemiologist, is arguably more expert in the area of infectious diseases than Dr Bloomfield.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2020 16:52 UTC