SAGE predicted there will be little prospect for family get-togethers if the virus remains at a “high and controlled” level. However, there will be “greater potential” for loosening the rules for a limited period if the virus gets to a “low and controlled” level. But getting to a “low and controlled” level of virus may be a long way off. But SAGE warned a lockdown alone wouldn’t guarantee this will be possible. But they have said it is “highly unlikely” that R will fall as low as 0.6, partly because schools are staying open.

Source: Daily Mirror November 13, 2020 14:56 UTC