As coronavirus restrictions are eased across England, deputy chief medical officer Prof Jonathan Van-Tam warns the public to follow the guidance and 'don't tear the pants out of it'
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam:"Follow the guidance don't tear the pants out of it"
However, he cautioned the public to be"sensible and proportionate with the freedom we have wanted to give people".It comes as scientific advisers to the governmentFrom Monday, schools will reopen and up to six people can meet in England, with other nations also easing measures. 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"."At each stage, we are not going to proceed unless we are confident that we can do so in a safe way," he said. Now there is a clear, loud and public split between some of those advising government and those"following the science".
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