UK is 'at a dangerous moment' and easing of lockdown 'has to go slowly' England's deputy chief medical officer says
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam:"Follow the guidance don't tear the pants out of it"
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the consensus among scientists was that the new measures were not expected to affect the rate of infection. Professor John Edmunds, a member of Sage - the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies which advises the government - said the levels of coronavirus were still"very high", adding that it was a"political decision" to ease measures.suggest there are currently 8,000 cases per day in England alone.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, who led the briefing on Saturday, said scientists were"absolutely right to urge caution".
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