He says levels of Covid transmission in the UK are 'concerning' as he leaves the advisory group.
A member of the group of scientists advising the government on coronavirus has stepped down from the role.
In his statement confirming he had left Sage, he said: "The Covid-19 crisis is a long way from over, with the global situation deeply troubling. He said it had been "an honour to have joined the hundreds of scientists who have contributed" and thanked Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, and Chris Whitty, chief medical adviser, for their "outstanding leadership".
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